Warming up to Cold Wave Follow Simple Precautions : Have adequate winter clothing Stay indoors as much as possible Prefer mittens over gloves; mittens provide more warmth and insulation from cold Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates Drink hot drinks regularly Take care of elderlly people and children Store adequate water as pipes may freeze Have emergency supplies ready Do’s and Don’ts for People Residing in Hilly Regions Safety During Cold Wave Have adequate winter clothing Stay indoors as much as possible Prefer mittens over gloves; mittens provide more warmth and unsulation from cold Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers for wather updates Drink hot drinks regularly Take care of elderly people and children Store adequate water as pipes may freeze Have emergency supplies ready How to Avoid Cold Wave? Have adequate winter clothing Stay indoors as much as possible Prefer mittens over gloves; mittens provide more warmth and insulation from cold Listen to radio, watch TV, Rad newspapers for weather updates Drink hot drinks regularly Take care of elderly people and children Store adequate water as pipes may freeze Have emergency supplies ready How to Survive Cold Wave? Have adequate winter clothing Stay indoors as much as possible Prefer mittens over gloves; mittens provide more warmth and insulation from cold Listen to radio, watch TV, Rad newspapers for weather updates Drink hot drinks regularly Take care of elderly people and children Store adequate water as pipes may freeze Have emergency supplies ready How Can Senior Citizens Protect themselves from a Cold-Wave? Source : National Disaster Management Authority