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Landslide (Do's & Dont's)

 

Do's:

  • Prepare tour to hilly region according to information given by weather department or news channel.
  • Move away from landslide path or downstream valleys quickly without wasting time.
  • Drains should be kept clean.
  • Inspect drains for - litter, leaves, plastic bags, rubble etc.
  • Keep the weep holes open.
  • Grow more trees that can hold the soil through roots.
  • Identify areas of rock fall and subsidence of buildings, cracks that indicate landslides and move to safer areas. Even muddy river waters indicate landslides upstream.
  • Notice such signals and contact the nearest Tehsil or District Head Quarters.
  • Ensure that toe of slope is not cut, remains protected, don't uproot trees unless re-vegetation is planned.
  • Listen for unusual sounds such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together.
  • Stay alert, awake and active (3A's) during the impact or probability of impact.
  • Locate and go to shelters.
  • Try to stay with your family and companions.
  • Check for injured and trapped persons.
  • Mark path of tracking so that you can't be lost in middle of the forest.
  • Know how to give signs or how to communicate during emergency time to flying helicopters and rescue team.
     

Don'ts:

  • Try to avoid construction and staying in vulnerable areas.
  • Do not panic and loose energy by crying.
  • Do not touch or walk over loose material and electrical wiring or pole.
  • Do not built houses near steep slopes and near drainage path.
  • Do not drink contaminated water directly from rivers, springs, wells but rain water if collected directly without is fine.
  • Do not move an injured person without rendering first aid unless the casualty is in immediate danger.