Safety Measures During a Storm


Wind Storm Cyclones II - Concepts
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Safety Measures During a Storm

Safety Measures During a Storm:

When a cyclonic storm moves towards land, it comes with heavy rains, strong winds, and high waves. The high waves, called storm surge, are very dangerous and people should stay away from the ocean during a cyclonic storm as they can be washed away.

Safety Measures Taken by Administration:

  • Installation of a cyclone forecast and warning system.
  • Rapid communication of warning to the Government agencies, the ports, fisherman, ships and to the general public.
  • Construction of cyclone shelters in the cyclone prone areas.
  • Some safety measures taken by the public during a cyclone warning are given below:

  • Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches, loose roofing materials etc. that could blow away.
  • Stay indoors as far as possible and move to a shelter agreed upon.
  • Secure windows and stay away from them.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are the safety measures that should be taken by the public during a cyclone warning _______________ .

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    During cyclone rapid communication of warning  should be given to ______________ .

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Suppose you are in a car and it is raining heavily with thunderstorms. Then what is the best way to protect yourself from a possible thunder storm fall?

    Right Option : A
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