Precautionary and Preventivemeasures during a Bomb Blast:-

Do’s : -

• Always keep an eye for suspicious objects. If the suspected device is found in a building, immediately evacuate the people systematically to a safe assembly area.
• Caution the residents of the nearby building about the suspected device.

• Inform the Police and Bomb Disposal team immediately. (Control Room No. 100).
• Ideally, the suspected object to be surrounded with sand bags (If available & preferably up to three times the height of suspected object).
• Never handle an unclaimed object.
• Notice your surroundings for anything out of place.
• If possible, open all windows and doors.
• Inform the nearest Fire Brigade, hospital and ambulance service.

Don’ts: -

• Don’t spread rumors.
• Don’t touch, disturb and approach the suspected object.
• Don’t put sand bag on top of the object.
• Don’t try to submerge the suspicious object in water or pour water on the suspected object.
• Don’t try to open or puncture the suspicious object.
• Don't be a Dead hero. Life is precious.

• Don't crowd around suspected object(s).
• Don't trust the label pasted on an innocent looking suspected object.
• Don't use walkie-talkie, mobile phones, camera flash near the suspected object(s).
• Don't assume that only one device has been planted.
• Don't obstruct the approaching Bomb Disposal Squad and Police teams.
• Don’t try to neutralize a suspected device.