Do’s & DONT’s IN A DISASTER DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR
Nov 10, 2014
Do’s & DONT’s IN A DISASTER
DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR
THE PRIME DO / DON’T
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KEEP COOL
DO NOT PANIC
LISTEN TO NEWS
FLOOD
FLOOD
TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION.
TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION.
PROTECT VULNERABLE PEOPLE FIRST.
BEWARE OF WATER CONTAMINATION
PROTECT PEOPLE & PROPERTY
AVOID DANGER ZONES
WAIT UNTIL WATER IS DECLARED SAFE
CLEAN & DISINFECT ROOMS
BOIL WATER
GET FID OF STALE FOOD
GET RID OF CONSUMABLES
IMPORTANT DO’S• Your first priority should be your safety
and the safety of your family. Also consider any elderly or vulnerable neighbours and make sure they are aware of the situation.
• Stay alert and listen out for warnings by radio (wind up or battery).
• Switch off all electrical and gas applicances and turn gas and electricity services off at the mains (make sure you know where these are and how to turn them off).
• Move important items to safety (upstairs/as high as possible).
• Listen to the advice of the Emergency Services and local authorities. If you do stay in your house, move upstairs in good time but bear in mind that you may have no power or water supply.
IMPORTANT DONT’S• Do not walk through flood water. Flood water
is dangerous; six inches of fast flowing water can knock a person over and there may be hidden dangers such as uncovered manholes or broken glass. (If you must walk through flood water, be VERY careful and use a pole or stick to test the water).
• Do not swim through fast flooding water - you may get swept away or struck by an object in the water.
• such as sudden drop-offs, fallen trees or fallen power lines. Do not drive through flood water. Flood water is dangerous there may be hidden hazards
• Do not turn on electricity and gas supplies until a qualified electrician/engineer has checked them. Be alert for gas leaks - do not smoke or use candles or open flames.
• Do not enter a property that has been flooded without first checking for signs of structural damage
STORMS / HURRICANES
GET READY EMERGENCY KIT
FELL DEAD TREES & PRUNE THEM
SHELTERCREATE AN EMERGENCY
LISTEN TO MASS MEDIA
AVOID TRAVELLING IN CAR WHEN STORM IS ANNOUNCED
EVACUATE HOUSES AS PER ORDER
STAY INDOORS
CHECK RISKY ROOFS
GIVE FIRST AID
GIVE ALERT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
ENSURE A SAFE DRINKING WATER
CHECK THE EXTERIORS OF DWELLINGS
BEWARE OF RISK OF FALLING OBJECTS
TSUNAMI -Top 5 DO’s 1. Remain calm 2. If there is an earthquake too, protect yourself from falling debris first. 3. Immediately head inland & to higher ground. 4. Know whether you are in a tsunami hazard zone or not. 5. Know where the nearest tsunami escape route
TSUNAMI -Top 5 DO’s 1. Remain calm 2. If there is an earthquake too, protect yourself from falling debris first. 3. Immediately head inland & to higher ground. 4. Know whether you are in a tsunami hazard zone or not. 5. Know where the nearest tsunami escape route
HURRICANES - Top 5 DO’s 1. Bring in anything outside that can be
picked up by wind. 2. Close and reinforce windows, & doors 3. Turn refrigerators & freezers to coldest
setting, so food last longer. 4. Turn off propane tanks & unplug small
appliances. 5. Fill your cars with gas.
EARTHQUAKE
EARTH QUAKE
DO NOT PANIC
OBEY AUTHORITIE’S INSTRUCTIONS
DON’T GO TO SIMPLY LOOK AT THE STRICKEN AREA
DO NOT GO NEAR A DAMAGED BUILDING
DO NOT EAT STALE FOOD
KEEP EMERGENCY PACKAGES AT HAND
ALERT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
EARTH QUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING
WELLINGTON POLICE STATION
PROPER & SAFE CONNECTION OF GAS APPLIANCES
AVOID STRING OBJECTS HEAVY IN HIGH POSITIONS
AVOID PARKING NEAR WALLS
DON’T GO NEAR DAMAGED BUILDING
KEEP AWAY FROM STAIRS
EARTHQUAKE - TOP 5 DO’S 1. Drop, Cover, & hold on, moving as little as possible.
2. Be prepared- keep household fixtures locked down & know Evacuation plan.
3. Be aware of aftershocks, and each time Drop and Cover.
4. If indoors, stay in bed- curl up & hold on protecting head with pillow.
5. If outdoors, find a clear spot & drop to ground until shaking stops.
TOP 5 DON’TS 1. Think it’s over too soon. (Aftershocks,
landslides & tsunamis are possible) 2. If outdoors, go by cliffs or slopes & if you are be alert of falling rock/debris. 3. If outdoors, get out of the vehicle. 4. Go outdoors- stay inside until you are sure it is safe to exit. 5. Go by windows- you may be injured by shattered glass
TOXIC FUMES
ASSESS THE RISK
FAMILIARIZE WITH ALARM SIGNALS
CLOSE DOORS & WINDOWS
SEAL WINDOWS & DOORS
TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONERS & VENTILLATORS
LISTEN TO INFORMATION ON AIR/LOUDSPEAKER
ORGANIZE RESERVE OF WATER
KNOW ABOUT EVACUATION PLANS
CARRY OUT DECONTAMINATION PLANS
FIRE
FIRE- TOP 5 DO’S 1. If you’re caught in fire- Stop, Drop, & Roll. 2. Talk to children regularly about the dangers of fire,
matches lighters & keep them out of reach. 3. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home,
inside bedrooms & outside sleeping areas. 4. Ensure that all household members know two ways
to escape from every room of your home. 5. If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay
in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door & call the fire department. Open window & wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help.
TOP 5 DON’TS 1. Play with anything that can cause a fire. 2. Play with fireworks. 3. Run around when you are caught on fire. 4. Try to calm the fire down with water because, it
could make it WORSE.
5. Stay in the house to pack your items, immediately EXIT.
PANDEMIC
PANDEMIC-Top 5 DO’S & spreads).
1. Always practice good health habits & maintain your body’s resistance to infection.
2. Avoid spreading germs/clean your skin & surrounding
3. Watch for symptoms 4. It you or someone in your household gets
sick, keep items/belongings separate 5. Get plenty of rest, water, & isolation Stay
home from school or work if you are sick.
Top 5 DON’TS 1. Stay dirty.
2. Share foods or drinks.
3. Become very busy when sick. 4. Get into physical contact when sick.
5. Travel
VOLCANO
VOLCANOES-Top 5 DO’S 1. Have an emergency kit ready and easily
accessible. 2. Follow evacuation order issued by
authorities. 3. Close all windows, doors, & dampers. 4. Put all machinery inside a garage or
barn. 5. Protect yourself from ashfall (wear long
sleeved shirts & long pants, & use goggles to protect your eyes).
Top 5 DON’TS 1. Play outside. 2. Use your phone to talk to friends.
(Available phone lines are dedicated to 1st responders)
3. Stock up on supplies the day of the hurricane.
4. Stay on a boat. 5. Drive. (There may be too many hazards on the road.)
DISASTERS SUPPLIES 1. Flashlight & extra batteries 2. First aid kit & manual 3. Emergency food & water 4. non-electric can opener 5. Essential medicines 6. Dust mask 7. Sturdy shoes 8. Bedding. 9. Critical documents.
THE ULTIMATE DO / DON’T
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KEEP COOL
DO NOT PANIC
THANK YOU