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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Dangerous thunderstorm with strong wind, hail, or heavy rain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Dark shelf cloud, frequent lightning, and hail hitting ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Weather alert for severe thunderstorm warning.
Scene hazards: Lightning, Hail injury, Downburst wind, Flash flooding
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move inside sturdy building immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay away from windows and porches.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shelter in interior room if wind or hail intensifies.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Avoid using wired phones and plumbing during lightning.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if struck by lightning or building damaged.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report flooding blocking escape routes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning strike victims need CPR and emergency care even if breathing returns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Large hail head injuries need medical evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT shelter under trees or in open pavilions.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand in doorways watching the storm.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rubber-soled shoes protect you from lightning indoors
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lightning travels through wiring and plumbing. Avoid cords and pipes during storms.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrocution from using wired devices or bathing during lightning.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe thunderstorms produce lightning, hail, and sudden strong wind.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flash flooding can develop within minutes in urban areas.