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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami water is flooding your area now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roaring wall of water approaching shore or flooding streets.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rapid rise of water level in minutes.
Scene hazards: Drowning, Crushing debris, Electrocution, Hypothermia
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Abandon vehicle and climb vertically — building, tree, hill.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Grab anything fixed and sturdy if caught in flow.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If on roof, stay away from edge as debris hits building.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Help others climb if safe without risking your own hold.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 from high ground if people trapped below.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wave bright cloth or flashlight for aerial rescue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hypothermia and inhalation injuries common even after short immersion.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anyone unconscious after water contact needs CPR and emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to drive through tsunami floodwater.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT dive into water to save belongings or pets.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong swimmers can safely swim through tsunami water
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami water is filled with debris and unpredictable currents. Climb high instead.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Impalement, drowning, and being pulled under by debris.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami water moves fast and carries cars, trees, and building pieces.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Six inches of moving water can knock you down.