What are protection measures for cyclones?

Answer 1

The high winds and heavy rain that occur during a cyclone can cause substantial damage to your home and possessions but it's the damage that can often be prevented. First you and the members of your family must have complete awareness of this threat of nature. Your house can have metal shutters instead metal and wooden fittings outside your home . (e.g. Decorative canopy ) Trees will need regular trimmings. Keep the storm water drains free from any blocks . You should take refuge at the strongest part of your home like where you have the concrete columns . Don't stand beneath ceiling fans and chandeliers which may fall down When the strong wind blows cover yourself with pillows and bed sheets to reduce the physical injury. Avoid phone as there will be lightning At the same time you should be prepared to leave your home sufficiently in advance to safety. Then you must always have a safety kit or you must train yourself to make the kit in a short time. If hurricane is likely to cross on your journey way , take shelter in a safe place. If after the hurricane is over, you may have the danger of being hit by some falling objects. You must identify shelter homes beforehand and move swiftly there. Brain storm with the members of your family and solicit their ideas . Not only they may be able to give novel ideas they will get a tremendous sense of involvement.

Answer 2

Stock up on canned foods and large containers of bottled water. Coconuts are also nutritious and useful in many ways, and the local coconut trees mighn't withstand the cyclone.

Have a camp stove somewhere secure: your fridge and freezer contents won't be safe after the first day if you're in the tropics, which you probably are if you're contemplating a cyclone, so you'll need to use the food quickly and then be able to use your packaged food. You do not want, believe me, under the circumstances, to cope with stomach upsets from using food from your fridge that's past it's best, do you now?

Fill the bath with water; you could need it. If a serious cyclone hits, you'll have no fresh water or power and no sanitation. Sorry to be indelicate here, but buckets and lots of very highly waterproofed packages of toilet rolls are an excellent idea, stored in a safe place. If you've an under-bath cupboard, that's ideal; otherwise just use your imagination.

Tape your windows with masking tape - your local authority or your hardware store can advise on this. The last thing you want is to navigate over broken glass.

Make a little waterproof package of things which are important to you, such as photographs and other personal items. A first aid kit is a good idea. Have spare torches and radios. Use shoulder straps or, especially, backpacks; don't assume suitcases and handbags will stay in your hand if you're heading for shelter later than you should've. They possibly won't.

Keep a stock of torches, portable radios and batteries in your home and backpack so you can keep light available and follow news updates.

Don't rely on candles or other flame or fuel driven sources of heat and light. If you can afford a generator, keep one on hand in a very safe place, securely packaged and tied down if possible, for use once the cyclone has passed.

If the cyclone hits, expect to lose power and possibly part or all of your home. Head for your designated shelter well before this happens; the siren warnings (presuming you're in an organized area) will tell you when to go: don't wait.

In advance, survey your home or nearby shelters as soon as you know the cyclone's on its way, to see where you can be safe. Bathrooms are good because of the pipes which line and so reinforce the walls, but there will hopefully be designated shelters, frequently public buildings. Hotels are not necessarily a good option unless you are in the basement. High-rise is out of the question. Flying bits of other buildings hit high-rise towers. Always keep low.

Confine your pets early on, or they will panic; if you need to evacuate and you have pets, go early and take the animals with you; you will need to take large blankets and leashes to confine them in case they do panic. If you have any concern your dogs might become aggressive, leave them shut in the bathroom or somewhere else very safe.

Your local authorities should keep you informed about warning sirens and the status of the cyclone. Be sure you know the warnings sirens if they're used in your area; otherwise trust the locals, who should have a good idea of the signs of approaching cyclones.

Don't panic!

Finally, be aware that when the wild winds and rain settle, this is not the time to go outside and check on things. You'll be in the eye of the cyclone and it will be gathering itself up for another bite. Never leave shelter until the cyclone's done it's circuit and definitely headed off on its way.

Don't attempt to drive your car even if you think you can make it to an underground carpark. Don't stay on the street in the open unless there's no other choice, and then get to shelter immediately.

Because cyclones occur in, haha, cyclone season, it's easy to become complacent about cyclone warnings when the last few resulted in nothing but a bit of wind and rain. Don't be complacent. A fizzer can be followed a week or so later with a city-crusher; I know, I was there.

No need to be paranoid: just be prepared. I probably haven't covered all the main guidelines, but the various metbureaux will have better information than I have to offer.

Finally, many people can be complacent or even embarrassed at taking precautions at the threat of a cyclone. It's better to be a live idiot than a dead fool.

Answer 3

Click on the link Further information: Emergency Management Queensland's website offers the following advice for basic action before and during a cyclone: * Have a list of emergency phone numbers is an easily accessible position * Determine which is the strongest, most secure room in your house * Pack an Emergency kit which includes items such as first aid, torch and portable radio with spare batteries, gloves, candles, matches, copies of important documents e.g. birth certificates, essential medications, canned foods * Have an evacuation plan ready, including evacuation routes, spare fuel, and listen to Community Service Announcements so you are familiar with what is happening * Ensure all garden furniture and loose items outside are secured so they cannot become flying torpedoes * Plan ahead of time what will happen with your pets, especially if you cannot take them with you in the event of an evacuation * Check your roof condition beforehand, and ensure all loose tiles, iron sheeting, etc is secured and repaired * Trim overhanging branches to keep them well away from the house * Fill buckets and bath with water in case the drinking water supply is compromised * Have sufficient cash on hand for emergencies * Tape windows in criss-cross fashion using strong packing tape if you do not have shutters Once a cyclone hits: * Turn off electricity, gas and water, and unplug all apppliances * Ensure everyone, including pets, are inside * Move your family to the strongest room * Keep your emergency kit with you at all times * Keep listening to the radio for updates * If your house begins to break apart, shelter under a really strong table or a mattress * During the calm eye, do not venture outdoors. Stay where you are, as the other side of the cyclone is often more intense than before the eye. Wait for the all-clear announced on the radio.

Answer 4

• Before the cyclone season, check with your local council if your home has been built to cyclone standards.
• Check that the walls, roof and eaves of your home are secure.
• Trim treetops and branches well clear of your home (get council permission).
• Fit shutters, or at least metal screens, to all glass areas.
• Clear your property of loose material that could blow about and possibly cause injury or damage during extreme winds.
• In case of a storm warning or other flooding, know your nearest safe high ground and the safest access route to it.
• Prepare an emergency kit to take with you and keep a list of emergency numbers on display.
• When a cyclone watch is issued, fill your car's fuel tank. Ensure that your family members know which is the strongest part of your house.
• Listen continuously to your local radio/TV for further warnings.
• When the cyclone strikes, disconnect all electrical appliances. Listen to your battery radio for updates.
• Stay indoors (unless you are asked to evacuate) in the strongest part of the building, i.e. cellar, internal hallway or bathroom. Keep evacuation and emergency kits with you.
• Protect yourself with mattresses, rugs or blankets under a strong table or bench if the building starts to break up.
• Drive carefully as roads may be filled with debris.

Answer 5

Some of the precautions to be taken during a cyclone are:-

1. A cyclone forecast and warning service.

2. Rapid communication of warnings to the Government agencies , the ports, the fishermen, ships and to the general public.

3. Construction of cyclone shelters in the cyclone prone areas , and Administrative arrangements for moving people fast to safer places.

4. We should not ignore the warnings issued by the meteorological department through TV, radio or newspapers.

5. We should -

make necessary arrangements to shift the essential household goods, domestic animals and vehicles, etc to safer places;

avoid driving on roads through standing water, as floods may have damaged the roads: and

keep ready the phone numbers of all emergency services like police, fire brigade and medical centers.

6. Do not drink water that can be contaminated. Always store drinking water for emergencies.

7. Do not touch wet switches and fallen power lines.

8. Do not go out just for the sake of fun.

9. Do not pressurize the rescue force by making undue demands.

10. Cooperate and help your neighbors and friends.

Answer 6

After the event would ba little late, it'd be better to prepare, get some supplies etc ready before the cyclone. About the only things I can think of that'd make sense are:

- cyclones often cause the electricity supply to drop out, so make sure that stuff that you eat from freezers/fridges hasn't spoiled

- power cuts and floodings may cause problem for water treatment plats, so listen to local news and check with autorities if piped water is still safe to drink

- There may be wind damage to trees, houses, signposts and just about anything sticking up above your head. Don't wander in underneath something that might be about to fall.

Answer 7

Precautions against cyclone are ;-

1. Listen regularly to weather bulletins on radio or mobile.

2. Keep an emergency kit ready at home.

3. Secure your home or go to a safer place before the cyclone hits your area.

4. After the cyclone , check gas leaks and dry the electrical appliances.

5. Store enough non - perishable food articles in waterproof bags.

Answer 8

We should go in an open area or in a park where there are no buildings

Answer 9

we should stay indoors during cyclones .