STAY SAFE IN MONSOON Heavy rains and Floods tend to disrupt power, food and water supplies and everyday living. “Don’t panic but be prepared” These tips will serve you well in most circumstances: Ensure that your home is clean and safe before the monsoon. Get an electrician to fix any faulty wiring and switches. Get a plumber fix any leaking fixtures and get the drains cleaned Check and repair any cracks in the house. Make sure all your medical reports are handy, Putting these in a plastic or water proof bag. Keep a copy in office or with a relative. If you stay in water logged / flood-prone areas, and your delivery due date is near , consider moving to another safe location may be with friends/ relatives. For anticipated water supply disruption, ensure water tanks is filled and is tightly covered. As uncovered/ partially covered is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Make sure your water filter is working well and stock up filtered drinking water. In case you are not using a water filter, fuel for boiling is also likely to be not available , keep copper water pot ready for use. Store water for 24 hours in it and then use it for cooking and drinking. Stay up to date on rain forecast and flood forecast through news , news papers, Radio, scrolls of Municipal corporation. Prepare an emergency kit: Cash- Congested and flooded roads may make it difficult to access an ATM. Have some money tucked away for unexpected expenses. Keep your mobile phone charged at all times and carry your phone charger along. If you are using pre-paid connection, check that your balance is sufficient. Even if you have mobile phone keep important numbers recorded in diary. Medication and supplements you need to take on a daily basis. Also keep insect repellents and disinfectant cream handy. See our shopping list for a first-aid kit. A torch/flashlight, radio and batteries/ cells. Matches/lighter and candles. Keep small bag ready with sets of clothes, undergarments, socks and comfortable shoes and Toiletries such as soap, tooth paste, tooth brushes, hand sanitiser, linen including sheets, blanket, towels and A plastic or waterproof sheet. 9.Food and drink safety: The water and food supplies are usually the first to get contaminated because of water logging and blocked sewers, there is a risk of water-borne diseases such Eating street food may not be safe. Its best to stick with hygienically prepared home cooked meals. Dont buy drinks, fruit juices, shakes or ice from roadside vendors or stalls. Use only filtered / boiled / copper vessel stored water for drinking and cooking. Bottled / packed water is also usually safe. But do make sure the seal is intact and the packaging isnt damaged. Some food/snacks that dont need refrigeration. Roasted namkeens, certain fruits like apples and bananas and fibre-rich biscuits are easy to store and carry. Once the downpour begins, supply and quality of milk, fresh fruits, vegetables and meats may get affected. You may want to stock up on some packaged and canned foods. Ensure you check the best before and manufacturing dates and store them as per instructions. Wash your hands thoroughly before cooking or eating. If your power has been out for more than four hours, the food and drinks in your fridge may no longer be safe to consume.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:31:46 +0000
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