What planning should be done before …

(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.