Emergency Services
Disaster Management
Flood Safety – Kalaburagi District
Do’s
Stay updated with official weather alerts, flood warnings, and advisories issued by the Kalaburagi District Administration.
Keep an emergency kit ready with drinking water, dry food, essential medicines, a flashlight, batteries, and basic first-aid supplies.
Move important documents, valuables, electronic devices, and other essential items to higher places.
Switch off electricity and LPG supply before leaving your home, if it is safe to do so.
Follow evacuation instructions and safety advisories issued by the District Administration and Disaster Management authorities.
Move to designated relief camps or safer locations when advised by local authorities.
Keep important emergency contact numbers readily available and inform family members about them.
Drink only clean, boiled, or properly treated water after flooding to prevent water-borne diseases.
Help elderly people, children, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities during evacuation and emergency situations.
Keep mobile phones charged and use them to receive official alerts and emergency information.
Stay away from rivers, streams, canals, low-lying areas, and other locations affected by rising water levels.
Cooperate with local authorities, rescue teams, and disaster management personnel during relief and evacuation operations.
Don’ts
Do not walk, swim, or drive through flooded roads, bridges, or flowing water.
Do not touch electrical wires, switches, appliances, or electrical equipment when standing in or near floodwater.
Do not drink floodwater or water from contaminated sources.
Do not ignore evacuation orders, flood warnings, or instructions issued by the authorities.
Do not enter damaged houses, buildings, bridges, or other structures until they are declared safe by the authorities.
Do not allow children to play near floodwater, drains, canals, streams, or other waterlogged areas.
Do not attempt to cross fast-moving water on foot or by vehicle.
Do not use electrical appliances that have been exposed to floodwater until they have been inspected and declared safe.
Do not spread unverified information, rumours, or misleading messages during a flood emergency.
Do not block roads or access routes required by emergency and rescue teams.
Do not store or consume food that has come into contact with floodwater.
Do not return to evacuated areas until the authorities officially permit you to do so.
Cyclone Safety – Kalaburagi District
Do’s
Stay updated with official weather alerts, cyclone warnings, and advisories issued by the Kalaburagi District Administration.
Keep an emergency kit ready with drinking water, dry food, essential medicines, a flashlight, batteries, and basic first-aid supplies.
Keep mobile phones, power banks, and other essential communication devices fully charged before severe weather conditions.
Secure doors, windows, roofs, signboards, loose objects, and outdoor equipment around your home.
Move important documents, valuables, electronic devices, and essential household items to a safe and elevated place.
Keep sufficient drinking water and ready-to-eat food available in case of power cuts or disruption of essential services.
Follow evacuation instructions and safety advisories issued by the District Administration and Disaster Management authorities.
Move to designated relief camps, cyclone shelters, or other safer locations when advised by local authorities.
Stay indoors and remain in a strong and secure building during strong winds and severe weather.
Keep children, elderly people, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities in safe indoor areas during the emergency.
Stay away from trees, electric poles, hoardings, weak structures, and other objects that may fall during strong winds.
Switch off electricity and LPG supply if instructed to do so or before evacuation, provided it is safe.
Keep important emergency contact numbers readily available and inform family members about emergency procedures.
Cooperate with local authorities, rescue teams, police, fire services, and disaster management personnel during emergency operations.
Continue monitoring official announcements and weather updates until the authorities declare that the danger has passed.
Don’ts
Do not go outdoors during strong winds, heavy rainfall, or severe weather conditions unless instructed by authorities.
Do not stand near windows, glass doors, balconies, trees, electric poles, hoardings, or weak structures during strong winds.
Do not touch fallen electrical wires or damaged electrical equipment.
Do not drive or travel unnecessarily during severe weather conditions.
Do not ignore cyclone warnings, evacuation orders, or safety instructions issued by the authorities.
Do not stay in damaged buildings or structures that may collapse during strong winds.
Do not allow children to play outdoors during severe weather or heavy rainfall.
Do not park vehicles near trees, electric poles, hoardings, or other structures that may fall.
Do not spread unverified information, rumours, or misleading messages about the cyclone.
Do not attempt to repair damaged electrical lines, poles, roofs, or other hazardous structures yourself.
Do not return to evacuated areas until the authorities officially permit you to do so.
Do not use electrical appliances or equipment that have been exposed to water until they have been inspected and declared safe.
Do not block roads or access routes needed by emergency and rescue teams.
Do not ignore official updates even if weather conditions appear to improve temporarily.
Heat Wave Safety – Kalaburagi District
Do's
- Stay updated with official heat wave warnings, weather alerts, and advisories issued by the District Administration.
- Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty.
- Carry drinking water whenever travelling or working outdoors.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-coloured cotton clothes.
- Use a hat, umbrella, or cloth to protect yourself from direct sunlight.
- Avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, generally between 12 noon and 4 PM.
- Stay indoors or in cool, well-ventilated places as much as possible.
- Take frequent breaks in a shaded or cool place if outdoor work is unavoidable.
- Consume fresh fruits, vegetables, and other hydrating foods.
- Check regularly on elderly people, children, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities during extreme heat.
- Keep ORS or other recommended rehydration solutions available when required.
- Keep animals and livestock in shaded areas and provide them with sufficient drinking water.
Don'ts
- Do not stay in direct sunlight for long periods during extreme heat.
- Do not undertake strenuous physical activities during the hottest hours of the day.
- Do not wait until you feel thirsty before drinking water.
- Do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol or caffeinated drinks during extreme heat.
- Do not wear tight, heavy, or dark-coloured clothing in hot weather.
- Do not leave children, elderly persons, or pets inside parked vehicles.
- Do not ignore symptoms such as dizziness, severe weakness, headache, confusion, or excessive sweating.
- Do not leave drinking water containers uncovered or exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not burn waste or conduct activities that unnecessarily increase heat and air pollution.
- Do not ignore official heat wave warnings and safety advisories
Earthquake Safety – Kalaburagi District
Do's
- Stay calm and follow the basic Drop, Cover, and Hold On safety procedure during an earthquake.
- Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.
- Stay away from windows, glass, shelves, hanging objects, and heavy furniture.
- If indoors, remain inside and move to a safer location within the building.
- If outdoors, move to an open area away from buildings, trees, electric poles, walls, and other structures.
- If travelling in a vehicle, stop at a safe location away from bridges, buildings, trees, and electric poles.
- Keep an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicines, flashlight, batteries, and first-aid supplies.
- After the earthquake, check yourself and others for injuries and provide basic first aid if safe.
- Switch off electricity and LPG supply if there is damage and it is safe to do so.
- Follow instructions issued by the District Administration and emergency response authorities.
- Use official communication channels for emergency information and updates.
Don'ts
- Do not panic or rush towards exits while the ground is shaking.
- Do not use lifts or elevators during or immediately after an earthquake.
- Do not stand near windows, glass, balconies, or unstable structures.
- Do not run outside while strong shaking is occurring.
- Do not touch fallen electrical wires or damaged electrical equipment.
- Do not enter damaged buildings until authorities declare them safe.
- Do not light matches, candles, or flames if you suspect a gas leak.
- Do not spread rumours or unverified information about earthquake damage.
- Do not block roads or emergency routes needed by rescue teams.
- Do not return to evacuated or damaged areas until instructed by authorities.
Landslide Safety – Kalaburagi District
Do's
- Stay updated with heavy rainfall warnings and landslide-related advisories issued by local authorities.
- Be alert for signs such as cracks in the ground, unusual sounds, tilting trees, falling rocks, or sudden changes in water flow.
- Move to safer and stable ground when there is a risk of landslide.
- Follow evacuation instructions issued by the District Administration and Disaster Management authorities.
- Keep an emergency kit ready with drinking water, food, medicines, flashlight, batteries, and first-aid supplies.
- Keep important documents and valuables in a safe and easily accessible place.
- Stay away from steep slopes, unstable hillsides, and areas showing signs of ground movement.
- Help children, elderly people, and persons with disabilities during evacuation.
- Keep mobile phones charged and monitor official emergency announcements.
- Cooperate with rescue teams and local authorities during evacuation and relief operations.
Don'ts
- Do not walk, drive, or stay near areas where landslides are occurring or are likely to occur.
- Do not enter areas affected by a landslide until authorities declare them safe.
- Do not stand below steep slopes, rock faces, or unstable embankments.
- Do not ignore cracks, falling rocks, unusual ground movement, or other warning signs.
- Do not attempt to cross debris, mud, or flowing water created by a landslide.
- Do not approach damaged roads, bridges, buildings, or other structures.
- Do not attempt to remove large rocks or debris without proper equipment and expert assistance.
- Do not spread unverified information or rumours during an emergency.
- Do not block roads or routes required by rescue and emergency teams.
- Do not return to evacuated locations until official permission is given.
Drought Safety – Kalaburagi District
Do's
- Stay updated with drought-related advisories and water management instructions issued by the District Administration.
- Use drinking water carefully and avoid unnecessary wastage.
- Store drinking water safely in clean and covered containers.
- Give priority to drinking water and essential household needs during water shortages.
- Follow water-use restrictions and conservation measures advised by local authorities.
- Use water-efficient methods for agriculture, gardening, and other activities.
- Adopt rainwater harvesting and other suitable water conservation practices.
- Reuse water where appropriate and safe to do so.
- Keep livestock in shaded areas and provide them with sufficient drinking water and fodder.
- Protect crops by following agricultural advisories and adopting suitable drought-resistant practices.
- Report serious water shortages or local water supply problems to the concerned authorities.
- Support community-level water conservation and management efforts.
Don'ts
- Do not waste drinking water or leave taps running unnecessarily.
- Do not use large quantities of drinking water for non-essential activities during water shortages.
- Do not contaminate ponds, lakes, wells, borewells, tanks, or other available water sources.
- Do not ignore water conservation instructions issued by the authorities.
- Do not overuse groundwater or operate borewells irresponsibly during prolonged drought conditions.
- Do not burn dry vegetation or agricultural waste unnecessarily, as dry conditions increase the risk of fire.
- Do not allow livestock to remain without adequate drinking water for long periods.
- Do not consume water from unsafe or contaminated sources.
- Do not spread rumours or unverified information regarding water availability.
- Do not ignore official advisories regarding drought management, water supply, agriculture, and livestock care.