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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A building or structure is failing or has collapsed near where you are standing — you are outside but close to danger.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Visible leaning, cracking, or sudden pancake settling of floors.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cloud of dust erupting from a building face.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Screaming, alarms, or people running away from one structure.
Scene hazards: Falling debris, Dust cloud, Gas leak, Electrical lines, Secondary collapse
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn and move away fast — do not stop to film or stare.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover your head with arms or bag as you retreat.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pull cloth over mouth and nose if dust is thick.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get beyond the collapse zone — at least two building heights away.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Warn others to move back. Keep clear of alleys where debris may channel.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Look up for falling facades, balconies, or signage still attached.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Once safe, call 112 and give the exact address and what you saw.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Building collapse at [address]. Possible trapped people."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe building type, number of floors, and whether dust or fire is present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on scene at a safe distance to guide arriving crews if asked.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone pulled from rubble by professionals needs medical evaluation for crush syndrome and internal injuries.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bystanders with breathing difficulty from dust need urgent care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT enter the rubble to search for people — wait for trained rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT light fires for warmth near collapsed buildings — gas leaks are common.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand under remaining unstable walls or cranes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume silence means no one is trapped — survivors tap rather than shout.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should run into the rubble immediately to save people
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Untrained rescuers become victims in secondary collapses. Establish perimeter and call professional urban search and rescue.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Additional casualties and blocked access for trained teams.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A structural failure is sending tons of material outward and downward. Dust, glass, and concrete can travel far from the building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rescue teams need a clear perimeter. Untrained entry causes more deaths from secondary collapse.