Question

Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

FLOODS Basic Safety Precautions to be Taken: Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information to others. Make a family emergency kit which should include; a portable radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes, candles and other essential items. Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful. Keep your cash, jewellery, valuables, important documents, etc. in a safe place. If there is a flood, move along with your family members and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, evacuation centres, elevated grounds where you can take shelter. Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house. During floods: Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous. Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc. Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods. Stay away from electric poles and fallen powerlines to avoid electrocution. Don't use wet electrical appliances-get them checked before use. Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered. Use boiled and filtered drinking water. Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean. Stagnation of water can breed vector/waterborne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance. Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.

1. Mention any two essential items that should be included in a 'family emergency kit'.    1
2. Why are the items of family emergency kit important during flood situation?    1
3. In case of a flood, what are the recommended actions to ensure the safety of your family and belongings? Describe any two.    2

Answer 1

1. A family emergency pack should include a portable radio/transistor, a torch, replacement batteries, a first aid box, needed medicines, ORS, dried food, drinking water, matchboxes, candles, and other necessary supplies.
2. Emergency kits often include flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and critical prescriptions. These items are critical during floods, which can cause power outages, accidents, and medical issues.
3.    
   1. Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous.
   2. Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters.
   3. Stay away from sewerage lines, gutters, drains, culverts, etc.
   4. Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods.
   5. Stay away from electric poles and fallen powerlines to avoid electrocution.
   6. Don't use wet electrical appliances; get them checked before use.
   7. Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered.
   8. Use boiled and filtered drinking water.
   9. Keep all drains and gutters near your house clean.
   10. Stagnation of water can breed vector/waterborne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance.
   11. Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.