The role of the community usually begins after the calamity has occurred. The following steps can be taken by the people :

1. Give first aid, wherever appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons. Call for help.

2. Distribute food and water to those severely affected or rendered homeless.

3. Extend support to the rescue teams and local authorities working in the area.

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4. Report water losses (broken pipes, leaking taps, abandoned free-flowing wells, etc.), fires and other fall outs to the local authorities.