Do’s & DONT’s

IN
A DISASTER
THE PRIME DO /
DON’T
KEEP COOL
DO NOT PANIC
LISTEN TO NEWS
FLOOD
FLOOD
TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY TO
REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION.
PROTECT VULNERABLE
PEOPLE
FIRST.
BEWARE OF WATER
CONTAMINATION
PROTECT PEOPLE & PROPERTY
AVOID DANGER ZONES
WAIT UNTIL WATER IS DECLARED
SAFE
CLEAN & DISINFECT ROOMS
BOIL WATER
GET RID OF STALE FOOD
GET RID OF CONSUMABLES
 IMPORTANT DO’S
• Your first priority should be your
safety and the safety of your
family.
• Also consider any elderly or
vulnerable neighbour and make
sure they are aware of the
situation.
• Stay alert and listen out for warnings
by radio (wind up or battery).
• Switch off all electrical and gas
appliances and turn gas and
 electricity services off at the mains
(make sure you know where these
are and how to turn them off).
• Move important items to safety
(upstairs/as high as possible).
• Listen to the advice of the
Emergency Services and local
authorities. If you do stay in your
house, move upstairs in good time
but bear in mind that you may have
no power or water supply.
 IMPORTANT DONT’S
• Do not walk through flood water. Flood
water is dangerous; six inches of fast
flowing water can knock a person over
and there may be hidden dangers such
as uncovered manholes or broken
glass. (If you must walk through
flood water, be VERY careful and use a
pole or stick to test the water).
• Do not swim through fast flooding water
- you may get swept away or struck by
an object in the water.
• such as sudden drop-offs, fallen
trees or fallen power lines. Do not
drive through flood water. Flood
water is dangerous there may be
hidden hazards

• Do not turn on electricity and gas

supplies until a qualified
electrician/engineer has checked
them. Be alert for gas leaks - do
not smoke or use candles or
open flames.
• Do not enter a property that has
been flooded without first
checking for signs of structural
damage
STORMS / HURRICANES
GET READY EMERGENCY KIT
FELL DEAD TREES & PRUNE
THEM
 CREATE AN
EMERGENCY SHELTER
LISTEN TO MASS MEDIA
AVOID TRAVELLING IN CAR WHEN
STORM IS ANNOUNCED
EVACUATE HOUSES AS PER
ORDER
STAY INDOORS
CHECK RISKY ROOFS
GIVE FIRST AID
GIVE ALERT AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE
ENSURE A SAFE DRINKING
WATER
CHECK THE EXTERIORS OF
DWELLINGS
BEWARE OF RISK OF FALLING
OBJECTS
 TSUNAMI -Top 5 DO’s
1. Remain calm
2. If there is an earthquake too, protect
yourself from falling debris first.
3. Immediately head inland & to higher
ground.
4. Know whether you are in a tsunami
hazard zone or not.
5. Know where the nearest tsunami escape
route
 HURRICANES - Top 5 DO’s
1. Bring in anything outside that
can be picked up by wind.
2. Close and reinforce windows, & doors
3. Turn refrigerators & freezers to
coldest setting, so food last
longer.
4. Turn off propane tanks & unplug
small appliances.
5. Fill your cars with gas.
EARTHQUAKE
EARTH QUAKE
DO NOT PANIC
OBEY AUTHORITIE’S
INSTRUCTIONS
DON’T GO TO SIMPLY LOOK AT
THE STRICKEN AREA
DO NOT GO NEAR A DAMAGED
BUILDING
DO NOT EAT STALE FOOD
KEEP EMERGENCY PACKAGES
AT HAND
ALERT THE EMERGENCY
SERVICES
EARTH QUAKE RESISTANT
BUILDING

WELLINGTON POLICE TATION

PROPER & SAFE CONNECTION
OF GAS APPLIANCES
AVOID STORINGNG HEAVY OBJECTS
IN HIGH POSITIONS
AVOID PARKING NEAR WALLS
DON’T GO NEAR DAMAGED
BUILDING
KEEP AWAY FROM STAIRS
EARTHQUAKE - TOP 5 DO’S
1. Drop, Cover, & hold on, moving as
little as possible.
2. Be prepared- keep household fixtures
locked down & know Evacuation
plan.
3. Be aware of aftershocks, and each time
Drop and Cover.
4. If indoors, stay in bed- curl up & hold on
protecting head with pillow.
5. If outdoors, find a clear spot & drop to ground
until shaking stops.
 TOP 5 DON’TS
1. Think it’s over too soon.
(Aftershocks, landslides &
tsunamis are possible)
2. If outdoors, go by cliffs or slopes & if
you are be alert of falling
rock/debris.
3. If outdoors, get out of the vehicle.
4. Go outdoors- stay inside until you
are sure it is safe to exit.
5. Go by windows- you may be injured
by shattered glass
TOXIC FUMES
ASSESS THE RISK
FAMILIARIZE WITH ALARM
SIGNALS
CLOSE DOORS & WINDOWS
SEAL WINDOWS & DOORS
TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONERS
& VENTILLATORS
LISTEN TO INFORMATION ON
AIR/LOUDSPEAKER
ORGANIZE RESERVE OF WATER
KNOW ABOUT EVACUATION PLANS
 CARRY OUT
DECONTAMINATION PLANS
FIRE
 FIRE- TOP 5 DO’S
1. If you’re caught in fire- Stop, Drop, & Roll.
2. Talk to children regularly about the dangers of
fire, matches lighters & keep them out of reach.
3. Install smoke alarms on every level of your
home, inside bedrooms & outside sleeping
areas.
4. Ensure that all household members know two
ways to escape from every room of your home.
5. If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes,
stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet
towel under the door & call the fire department.
Open window & wave a brightly colored cloth or
flashlight to signal for help.
 TOP 5 DON’TS
1. Play with anything that can cause a fire.

2. Play with fireworks.

3. Run around when you are caught on fire.

4. Try to calm the fire down with water

because, it could make it WORSE.

5. Stay in the house to pack your items,

immediately EXIT.
PANDEMIC
 PANDEMIC-Top 5 DO’S
1. Always practice good health habits &
maintain your body’s resistance
to infection.
2. Avoid spreading germs/clean your skin
& surrounding
3. Watch for symptoms
4. It you or someone in your household
gets sick, keep items/belongings
separate
5. Get plenty of rest, water, & isolation Stay
home from school or work if you are
sick.
 Top 5 DON’TS
1. Stay dirty.

2. Share foods or drinks.

3. Become very busy when sick.

4. Get into physical contact when sick.

5. Travel
VOLCANO
VOLCANOES-Top 5 DO’S
1. Have an emergency kit ready and
easily accessible.
2. Follow evacuation order
issued by authorities.
3. Close all windows, doors, & dampers.
4. Put all machinery inside a
garage or barn.
5. Protect yourself from ash fall (wear
long sleeved shirts & long pants,
& use goggles to protect your
eyes).
 Top 5 DON’TS
1. Play outside.
2. Use your phone to talk to friends.
(Available phone lines are
dedicated to 1st responders)
3. Stock up on supplies the day
of the hurricane.
4. Stay on a boat.
5. Drive. (There may be too
many hazards on the road.)
DISASTERS SUPPLIES
1. Flashlight & extra batteries
2. First aid kit & manual
3. Emergency food & water
4. non-electric can opener
5. Essential medicines
6. Dust mask
7. Sturdy shoes
8. Bedding.
9. Critical documents.
T HE ULTIMATE DO /
DON’T
KEEP COOL
DO NOT PANIC