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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong rotten egg or sewage smell from drain, manhole, or septic area causing symptoms.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rotten egg smell from floor drain, manhole, or septic tank.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Dizziness at basement level near plumbing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person unconscious near open sewer access.
Scene hazards: Hydrogen sulfide, Oxygen depletion, Confined space
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move away from opening or enclosed basement with strong smell.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If someone fell near manhole — do NOT climb down.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 immediately if person down.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ventilate from safe distance — fans from doorway only if not entering.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Warn others to stay away from open access points.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call municipal sewer or water department for investigation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Monitor yourself for headache — seek medical care if symptomatic.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if person collapsed — confined space rescue needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Municipal sewer emergency for ongoing odor or blocked main.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report exact manhole or drain location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hydrogen sulfide exposure needs hospital care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Confined space rescue by fire service only.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT enter manhole or septic tank to rescue — multiple fatalities common.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use open flame near sewer openings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore smell because "sewers always smell" — sudden strong odor is different.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Quickly jump into a manhole to pull someone out
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sewer gases cause rescuer collapse within seconds. Call 112 for confined space rescue team.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple deaths in chain rescue attempts.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sewer gas contains hydrogen sulfide which can knock out sense of smell and cause instant collapse.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Low oxygen in septic tanks and manholes kills rescuers who enter.