We cannot stop disaster but minimize its impact by preparing ourselves better for landslides. Following are the precautionary measures for landslides in the form of do's and don't as given below:
Do's
- Prepare tour to hilly region according to the information given by weather department or news channel.
- Move away from landslide paths or downstream valleys quickly without wasting time.
- Keep drains 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 the toe of the slope is not cut, remains protected, and doesn'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 the path of tracking so that you can't be lost in the middle of the forest.
- Know how to give signs or how to communicate during an emergency time to flying helicopters and rescue teams.
Don'ts
- Try to avoid construction and staying in vulnerable areas.
- Do not panic and lose 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 paths.
- Do not drink contaminated water directly from rivers, springs, and wells but rainwater if collected directly without is fine.
- Do not move an injured person without rendering first aid unless the casualty is in immediate danger.
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