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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Thunderstorm with lightning while you are outside in open terrain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Thunder within 30 seconds of lightning flash — storm is close.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hair standing up or crackling metal indicates imminent strike risk.
Scene hazards: Cardiac arrest, Burns, Ground current, Fall from strike
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to building or metal-roof vehicle immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leave water, boats, and open high ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — In vehicle: windows up, avoid touching metal frame.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If exposed: crouch on insulated pad with feet together.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if someone is struck — lightning victims need CPR immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report wildfire from lightning strike if smoke visible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning strike victims are safe to touch — start CPR if not breathing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burns and cardiac arrhythmia need emergency evaluation even if conscious.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT shelter under single tall trees.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT lie flat on ground — increases ground current path through body.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rubber boots fully protect you from lightning
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning can travel through ground and nearby objects. Enclosed shelter is the only reliable protection.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — False confidence staying exposed in open terrain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning strikes the tallest object in an area and travels through ground and metal.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Open fields, beaches, and hilltops are highest risk.