Explosions can happen for a variety of reasons, including a terrorist attack. How you react in the seconds and minutes immediately after can save your life.
BE informed
If there is an explosion:
· Exit the building.
· Do not use elevators.
· Check for fire and other hazards; check doors for heat before opening them.
· If you can't leave, take shelter under a desk, sturdy table, or other shielding object or furniture.
If there is a fire:
· Exit the building immediately.
· Crawl low to the ground if there is smoke.
· Use a wet cloth to cover your nose and mouth.
· Do not open a hot door; instead, find another exit.
· If you catch fire, drop and roll to put it out.
· If you are at home, go to your family's meeting place.
· Account for family members and supervise small children.
· Never go back into a burning building.
If you get trapped in debris:
· Do not light a match.
· Use a flashlight or whistle or tap a pipe or wall to signal rescuers.
· Do not move or kick up dust.
· Cover your nose and mouth with dense cotton fabric to filter the air.
BE curious
For additional information on preparing for explosions, visit:
· Just in Case Arizona
· Ready.gov
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention