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Disaster Preparedness (Flood, Earthquake, Heat Wave, Lightning)

Before, during and after a disaster: emergency kit and safe actions.

6 HoursDuration 6Chapters26Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Disasters and Warnings 5 topics
  1. Common disasters in India
  2. Warnings from IMD and NDMA
  3. Colour-coded alerts
  4. Sachet and Damini apps
  5. Helplines 112 and 1078
02Emergency Kit and Family Plan 4 topics
  1. Items in the emergency kit
  2. Documents in a waterproof bag
  3. Family meeting place and contact list
  4. Special needs: elders, children, disabled
03Floods 4 topics
  1. Before: move valuables and people to height
  2. During: avoid flowing water
  3. Electricity and snakes in flood water
  4. After: safe water and disease prevention
04Earthquakes 4 topics
  1. Drop, Cover, Hold On
  2. If outdoors or in a vehicle
  3. After the shaking: aftershocks and gas leaks
  4. Safer construction basics
05Heat Wave 4 topics
  1. Drink water often, ORS and lassi
  2. Avoid the sun from noon to 3 pm
  3. Signs of heat stroke
  4. Care of elders, children and animals
06Lightning and Thunderstorms 5 topics
  1. When thunder roars, go indoors
  2. Safe and unsafe places
  3. If caught in the open
  4. Indoors during lightning
  5. First aid for a lightning victim

About

You will be able to

  • Prepare a family emergency kit and a family plan
  • Act correctly before, during and after a flood
  • Protect yourself during an earthquake (Drop, Cover, Hold On)
  • Prevent and recognise heat illness during a heat wave
  • Stay safe from lightning in the field and at home
  • Use official warnings (IMD, NDMA, Sachet / Damini apps) and helplines

Who it is for

  • Families in flood, earthquake, heat or lightning prone areas
  • Farmers, labourers and outdoor workers
  • Students, teachers and community volunteers

What you need

  • No previous knowledge needed.

Questions

Is this course only for flood areas?

No. It covers flood, earthquake, heat wave and lightning, which together affect almost every district in India.

Where can I get official warnings?

From IMD and NDMA, the Sachet app, the Damini app for lightning and SMS alerts from the government.

Do we make an emergency kit in class?

Yes, learners prepare a checklist and show a sample kit.

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