CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q18

Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : Basic safety precautions to be taken : - Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information to others. - Make a family emergency kit which should include, a portable radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes, candles and other essential items. - Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful. - Keep your cash, jewellery, valuables, important documents etc. in a safe place. - If there is a flood, move along with your family members and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, evacuation centers, elevated grounds where you can take shelter. - Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house. During Floods - Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous. - Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters. - Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc. - Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods. - Stay away from electric poles and fallen power-lines to avoid electrocution. - Don't use wet electrical appliances, get them checked before use. - Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered. - Use boiled and filtered drinking water. - Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean. - Stagnation of water can breed vector/water-borne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance. - Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings. $\displaystyle 18.1$ Suggest one precaution before using water after floods. $\displaystyle 18.2$ Mention any two measures related to protection of food items during floods. $\displaystyle 18.3$ Suggest two actions to be taken before leaving the house during a flood warning.