Cyclone Yaas: Precautions to take while staying indoors to ensure safety

*Switch off electrical mains, gas supply

*Keep doors and windows shut

*Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity, use SMS

*Prepare an emergency kit with essential items for safety and survival.

*Keep your documents and valuables in waterproof containers.

*Listen to radio or transistor to keep yourself updated.

*Rely on official warning.

*Drink boiled or chlorinated water.

*If your house is unsafe, leave early before the onset of a cyclone.

If the nearby area is flooded, here’s what to keep in mind:

*Don’t enter floodwater or wear suitable footwear if you have to.

*Stay away from sewerage lines, gutters, drains, or culverts.

*Stay away from electric poles or fallen power lines to avoid electrocution.

*Eat freshly cooked or dry food. Keep your food covered.

*Drink boiled or chlorinated water.

*Use disinfectants to keep your surroundings clean.

*Don’t use toilet or tap water if the water lines or sewage pipes are damaged.

*Raise furniture, appliances on beds and tables.

*Cover all drain holes to prevent sewage backflow.