Here is what National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) advises:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n*Switch off electrical mains, gas supply<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Keep doors and windows shut<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity, use SMS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Prepare an emergency kit with essential items for safety and survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Keep your documents and valuables in waterproof containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Listen to radio or transistor to keep yourself updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Rely on official warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Drink boiled or chlorinated water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*If your house is unsafe, leave early before the onset of a cyclone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the nearby area is flooded, here\u2019s what to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n*Don\u2019t enter floodwater or wear suitable footwear if you have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Stay away from sewerage lines, gutters, drains, or culverts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Stay away from electric poles or fallen power lines to avoid electrocution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Eat freshly cooked or dry food. Keep your food covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Drink boiled or chlorinated water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Use disinfectants to keep your surroundings clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Don\u2019t use toilet or tap water if the water lines or sewage pipes are damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Raise furniture, appliances on beds and tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Cover all drain holes to prevent sewage backflow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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