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www.GOALias.blogspot.comFig. 8.16 Image of a tornado[National Severe Storm Laboratory (NSSL)]Courtesy: India Meteorological Department,New DelhiWe have learnt that all storms are lowpressuresystems. Wind speed playsan important role in the formation ofstorms. It is, therefore, important tomeasure the wind speed. Theinstrument that measures the windspeed is called an anemometer.Fig. 8.17 An anemometer for measuring thespeed of windCourtesy: India Meteorological Department,New DelhiGovernment agencies, the ports,fishermen, ships and to the generalpublic.• Construction of cyclone shelters inthe cyclone prone areas, andAdministrative arrangements formoving people fast to safer places.Action on the part of thepeople• We should not ignore the warningsissued by the meteorologicaldepartment through TV, radio, ornewspapers.• We should —make necessary arrangements toshift the essential household goods,domestic animals and vehicles, etc.to safer places;avoid driving on roads throughstanding water, as floods may havedamaged the roads; andkeep ready the phone numbers of allemergency services like police, firebrigade, and medical centres.Some other precautions, if you arestaying in a cyclone hit area —• Do not drink water that could becontaminated. Always store drinkingwater for emergencies.• Do not touch wet switches and fallenpower lines.• Do not go out just for the sake of fun.• Do not pressurise the rescue forceby making undue demands.• Cooperate and help your neighboursand friends.8.8 ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGYHASHELPEDThese days we are better protected. Inthe early part of the last century, coastal90SCIENCE