Self-help is the best help. Therefore it is better to plan in advance and be ready with defense against any approaching cyclone. Planning required in advance to deal with cyclone-hit situation:
1. Keep an emergency kit at home.
2. Store enough food in water proof bags.
3. Store safe drinking water as contaminated water can cause diseases.
4. Keep phone numbers of emergency services like police, hospital, friends and relatives ready.
5. Make necessary arrangements to shift the essential household goods, domestic animals and vehicles, etc. to safer places.
