AEGIS
PROTECTIVE
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EXPLOSION
THREATS
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HOW TO SURVIVE DURING AN EXPLOSION
THE
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If there is an explosion
or fire, here are some safety tips and resources
to remember:
If 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.
-
Only take your emergency supply kit during an explosion
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.
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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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AEGIS
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EXPLOSION
THREATS
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