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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tornado is hitting or passing your location now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Extreme roaring, pressure change in ears, and violent shaking.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Objects striking walls and windows shattering.
Scene hazards: Flying debris, Roof tear-off, Glass shards, Building collapse
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop to floor in center of interior room or closet.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pull mattress or heavy blankets over you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep head down and mouth covered against dust.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hold position until wind and impact sounds fully stop.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 when safe if building collapsed or someone injured.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tap on pipes or walls if trapped under debris.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assume injuries after major structural damage — seek medical evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas leaks and downed wires are common after tornadoes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand near windows or exterior doors.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle if shelter is nearby.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Opening windows prevents houses exploding in tornadoes
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Opening windows wastes time and lets debris in. Shelter immediately.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delayed sheltering and increased injury from flying glass.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tornado wind exceeds 200 km/h and turns debris into missiles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most deaths occur from head trauma and building collapse.