Cyclone by Ludmila Martinicka

First expectations about number of victims caused by the cyclone, that hit Bangladesh this month were really high. Luckily, actual number didn't go over 3200. Thanks to early warning program provided by government many people were evacuated on time and saved. Bangladesh belongs to areas often hit by the cyclones. The cyclone was packing winds of up to 240 kph (150mph) and driving rain. From meteorological point the cyclone is the area of low atmospheric pressure characterized by spiraling winds. 1724 people weren't find yet and main task for the country is to bring help to protect those, which survived and find those, which are still missing. They are not alone on this mission. Help is permanently coming from many countries across the world. The most crucial problem is lack of clean and drinking water, food, medical stuff. Rescuers, navy and army workers are doing their best to reach most critical places. Several media informs about what to do before the cyclone hits. The best would be to leave the area. To protect your home, limit the trees around, clean up all the branches hanging over the roof. The first thing to take before leaving is the drinking water. List of emergency phone numbers, torch and a radio or phone, food, first aid kit, clothes, matches will be really helpful afterwards. If it is too late to leave the house, close and fix all the windows and doors, disconnect the electricity. Be sure to have all the important things and documents close to you. Build a shelter in the strongest part of the building and wait for good news.

by Ludmila Martinicka for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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