Before the rains
* If you stay in a low line/flood prone area like Kranti Nagar in Kurla, which witnesses floods every year, shift your belongings to another place or at an elevated height.
* Restrict all non-essential travel on critical days.
* Familiarise yourself, family and colleagues with warning signs, alert systems and designated high land areas.
* Beware of the potential flooding zones and the evacuation routes.
* Keep all the emergency contact numbers handy. An emergency contact number book is available with BMC ward offices.
* Get the wiring of your premises thoroughly checked and tested by a licensed electrical contractor.
* Stock food, drinking water and other essential emergency supplies.
* Dispose all garbage and inform BMC if there is a clogged drainage. On worrisome days
If you are indoors…
* Don't step out of the house during heavy rainfall.
* Put off the main electric switch in case of water logging or leakage in the meter cabin. Put on the main switch only on ensuring that all faults have been rectified properly.
* Use battery operated radio to get latest emergency information.
* If instructed by authorities to evacuate, do so immediately.If you are outdoors…
* If you are stranded in a vehicle, exit it immediately and move to a higher ground.
* Avoid walking/ traveling through any flooded routes.
* Avoid unnecessary calling on emergency contact numbers.
* Rely on authentic information and avoid spreading rumours.
Emergency Numbers
BMC’s disaster
helpline: 108
Mumbai police: 100
Fire brigade: 101
BMC’s disaster
helpline: 108
Mumbai police: 100
Fire brigade: 101
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