Chapter 350 Precautions
This concerns the life and death of the entire village. If the calculation is wrong and a large number of troops are mobilized, not only will the villagers panic, but he, the village chief, will also suffer.
Gu Jiayue was also very nervous, and subconsciously asked the system in her mind: "System, what is your detection accuracy?"
The system responded immediately, with a hint of pride and elation. [Rest assured, host. This system is reliable and reliable. The accuracy rate is 98%.]
Gu Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief after receiving a positive answer. She spoke to the village chief in a more resolute tone. "Village chief, I can assure you that it will rain a lot in the next month."
"Think about it, Taohua Village is surrounded by mountains and is low-lying. Not only would floodwaters from the mountains rush down, but even if the river that flows through the village bursts its banks, our village would be submerged. By then, it would be too late to do anything!"
Although Gu Jiayue answered very affirmatively and the village chief was willing to believe Gu Jiayue's inference, he was still very hesitant.
He stopped, rubbing his hands and sighing, "That's true... but Taohua Village is a big village, with hundreds of families and thousands of people living there. Migrating to avoid disaster is not something that can be decided with just a word. Even if I were the village chief, I couldn't make the decision."
Grandpa nodded as well. "Yes, even if the villagers are willing to move, where should we move to? Where can we find a place that can accommodate so many of us?"
No one spoke. The only sound in the main room was the dripping rain outside the window. The atmosphere was so depressing that it was hard to breathe.
Jiang Luli looked at everyone's expressions, then patted Gu Jiayue's hand. "Actually, there's no need to talk about evacuation from the beginning. We can take some precautions beforehand so we're not left helpless when floods and landslides do occur."
Gu Jiayue's eyes suddenly lit up. "Yes, we can start preparing first. If there are no floods or mudslides, that would be the best. But if they do happen, we won't be completely helpless!"
She looked at the village chief and tried to persuade him, "I know relocation is difficult. Things haven't reached that stage yet. If we ask everyone to move, no one will be willing. However, we can take some precautions and make some preparations in advance. It's always better to be prepared."
If it was just a matter of making some preparations, the village chief thought it was feasible. He nodded and said, "Okay, Jiayue, tell us what we should prepare. We'll follow your instructions."
The village chief nodded in agreement, and Gu Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief, calmed herself down, and began to speak in detail.
In ancient times, the conditions for dealing with disasters such as floods and landslides were far less advanced than they are today, with no advanced early warning systems, communication equipment, and rescue technology.
If you want to save yourself when a disaster strikes, you must take into account the characteristics of the times and respond comprehensively from multiple aspects such as early warning, self-rescue, material reserves, and collaboration.
"First, we need to arrange for people to patrol the area around the village every day, especially the hills behind and along the riverbanks, carefully observing areas prone to landslides and areas where the riverbanks are weak. If we find any signs of danger, we must report them immediately. This way, we can avoid danger in advance and save villagers and property losses."
She paused, and then shared some common sense with everyone while combining the experience of modern flood prevention.
"Everyone can pay more attention to natural signs. For example, before a flood, the river water will suddenly become muddy and filled with silt, the grass on the bank will lean to one side, and snakes, insects, rats and ants will flee to higher ground. Before a landslide, new cracks may appear on the mountain, you can hear the 'crackling' sound of rocks rubbing against each other, and muddy water may appear at the foot of the slope. With these signs, we can identify danger in advance and notify villagers to evacuate immediately."
Everyone listened very attentively, and the village chief even asked Li to bring paper and pen to start taking notes.
Jiang Luli took a look and found the village chief's handwriting horrible. "Let me write it!" Even the writer wouldn't know what it was after three days.
The village chief was a little embarrassed, but still gave up his seat!
Jiang Luli picked up the pen and motioned for Gu Jiayue to continue.
"Second, we need to find a safe haven as soon as possible."
When a disaster strikes, escaping is the first priority, but how to escape is also a science.
If you encounter a landslide, run to stable areas on either side of the landslide. Never run in the direction of the landslide or rush up the mountain. If you can't run fast enough, hide behind a sturdy rock and curl up to protect your head to minimize injuries.
If you encounter a flood, you must stay away from rivers, low-lying areas, and adobe and thatched houses, and move to higher and more solid ground.
If you are trapped by a flood, climb up a tree, or find a door panel or a large wooden barrel to float on. Never struggle to jump into the water.
The village chief pondered. "The few flat areas in the village are the old temple at the west end and the school. But the old temple has been in disrepair for a long time and the space is not very large. It simply can't accommodate the entire village."
Gu Jiayue nodded. "Then we'll choose the school as the resettlement site. There's a vacant warehouse there that can be used to store supplies. If we really find danger, we can vacate the classrooms. It should be able to accommodate them. Even if that's not possible, we can build a shelter on the Cuju field."
Grandpa thought about it and tentatively offered his suggestion. "There's a lot of bamboo in the village. We can cut some in advance and make some bamboo rafts. That way, even if there's a flood, we'll have a way to get around."
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"Third, we need to stockpile enough supplies, and these supplies must be practical!" Gu Jiayue said in a more serious tone.
In ancient times, supplies were scarce, so don’t make anything fancy, but make something light, durable, and life-saving.
As for food, prepare plenty of long-lasting items like fried rice, flatbread, pickled meat, and pickled vegetables. Seal them with oil paper or in ceramic jars to prevent them from getting soaked. Also, prepare some salt, which can replenish your energy and prevent dehydration.
Water sources are also crucial. Every household should store clean well water or rainwater in gourds or clay pots. If floods contaminate water sources, boiling it before drinking can help reduce illness.
Warmth and protection are also essential. Let everyone prepare some coarse cloth clothes, straw raincoats, and straw ropes.
Straw ropes can be used to tie things up and stabilize the body. Also, cloth shoes should have thicker soles to prevent slipping. If possible, a thick linen cloak can be used to keep out the cold after the flood.
"Fourth, we must also prepare essential first aid supplies."
In terms of tools, every family must have a short knife, which can be used for chopping things and self-defense; flint and tinder are indispensable, as they can be used to make fire for heating, boil water, and drive away wild animals; ropes and shovels are also necessary, as the ropes can be used for climbing and the shovels can be used to dig buried objects and clear roadblocks.
The most important thing is first aid herbs. Stock up on mugwort for anti-inflammatory effects; tear clean strips of cloth for bandaging wounds; plant ash is also useful for stopping bleeding; and strong alcohol for disinfection.
These things can be found in the village. Prepare them in advance and don’t wait until something happens to make you panic.
"Besides that, we also have to arrange the division of labor in advance," Gu Jiayue concluded. "Who will take the lead in organizing the villagers to move to the shelter? Who will be responsible for reinforcing the temporary shelter, finding water and food? Who will be responsible for caring for the wounded, making fire and cooking... All of this needs to be agreed upon in advance so that everyone has their own responsibilities and there won't be any chaos."
After she finished speaking, the main room fell silent. Everyone was silently digesting these words, and the sound of rain outside the window seemed clearer.
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