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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground is shaking while you are inside a building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden violent shaking of floors, walls, and ceiling.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rattling dishes, falling items, and difficulty standing.
Scene hazards: Falling objects, Broken glass, Structural collapse
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop to hands and knees immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover head and neck under a sturdy table or against an interior wall.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hold on to your cover until shaking completely stops.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay where you are — most shaking lasts under a minute.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 after shaking if someone is trapped or you smell gas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report location, injuries, and visible damage.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Seek emergency care for head or crush injuries.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate if you smell gas, see fire, or authorities order it.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT run outside or use elevators during shaking.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand in doorways — swinging doors can injure you.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Run outside immediately when an earthquake starts
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop, cover, and hold on. Running during shaking causes falls and debris injuries.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Trips and hits from falling glass while exiting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground is shaking and unsecured objects can fall or slide.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Indoor hazards include windows, mirrors, and heavy furniture.