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There is an Explosion
- Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy
table.
- Exit the building ASAP.
- Do not use elevators.
- Check for fire and other hazards.
- Take your emergency supply kit if time allows.
If There is a Fire
- Exit the building ASAP.
- Crawl low if there is smoke
- Use a wet cloth, if possible, to cover your
nose and mouth.
- Use the back of your hand to feel the upper,
lower, and middle parts of closed doors.
- If the door is not hot, brace yourself against
it and open slowly.
- If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for
another way out.
- Do not use elevators
- If you catch fire, do not run. Stop-drop-and-roll
to put out the fire.
- If you are at home, go to a previously designated meeting
place.
- Account for your family members and carefully
supervise small children.
- Never go back into a burning building.
If You Are Trapped in Debris
- If possible, use a flashlight to signal your
location to rescuers.
- Avoid unnecessary movement so that you don't
kick up dust.
- Cover your nose and mouth with anything you
have on hand. (Dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter.
Try to breathe through the material.)
- Tap on a pipe or wall so
that rescuers can hear where you are.
- If possible, use a whistle to signal rescuers.
- Shout only as a last resort. Shouting
can cause a person to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
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