Effective Safety Measures:

(1) Safety services towards cyclone and other disaster by Government and other agencies:

Cyclone forecast and warning services: With the advances in technology, cyclone can be forecast in about 24 to 48 hours in advance. This becomes possible because of satellites and computers. When a cyclone is nearer to the coastline, the cyclone warning is forecasted almost at every half an hour.

Rapid communication to the Government and concerned people: Communication about the cyclone is given quickly to the Government and the people so that proper safety measures and rescue operations can be carried out.

Construction of cyclone shelters in the cyclone prone area.

Shifting the people quickly to a safer place.

(2) Action on the part of people:

Pay attention towards warning broadcasts from time to time.

In case of a cyclone warning, stock necessary food items and medicines.

If possible, move to a safer place.

Fishermen should not venture into the sea during a cyclone warning.

Cooperate with others in the community.

Help the rescue team.