Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
FLOODS
Basic safety Precautions To Be Taken :
• Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information to others.
• Make a family emergency kit which should include; a portable radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes, candles and other essential items.
• Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful.
• Keep your cash, jewellery, valuables, important documents etc. in a safe place.
• If there is a flood, move along with your family members and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, evacuation centers, elevated grounds where you can take shelter.
• Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house.
During floods :
• Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous.
• Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters.
• Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc.
• Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods.
• Stay away from electric poles and fallen power-lines to avoid electrocution.
• Don't use wet electrical appliances-get them checked before use.
• Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered.
• Use boiled and filtered drinking water.
• Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean.
• Stagnation of water can breed vector/water-borne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance.
• Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.
Mention any two essential items that should be included in a 'family emergency kit'.