Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Only I and II follow
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Disaster preparedness prefers prevention and readiness over panic. With a formal meteorological alert and identified risk (waterlogging), authorities should both inform citizens and prepare mitigation systems.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Evaluate for proportionality and practicality. Communication and readiness are prudent. Blanket stay-indoors advisories absent emergency orders may be premature and economically disruptive.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I (publicity): Essential for risk awareness (routes to avoid, helplines, sandbags). Follows.II (pumping readiness): Directly mitigates waterlogging impact. Follows.III (stay indoors): A general stay-indoors directive for an entire week on forecast alone is excessive without specific emergency triggers. Does not necessarily follow.Verification / Alternative check:
Best practice: alert levels, drainage desilting, pump testing, coordination with traffic and utilities, targeted local warnings rather than blanket curfews.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only II / Only II and III / None: discard necessary communication and readiness or add unjustified restrictions.Common Pitfalls:
Equating forecast with certain disaster; ignoring proportionality of advisories.Final Answer:Only I and II follow
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