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If someone needs immediate help with dangerous wind, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Extremely strong wind threatens structures and travel.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Stay indoors. Away from windows. Secure loose objects.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Official high wind warning or sustained gusts over 80 km/h.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Objects moving in yard and difficulty opening doors against wind.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — High winds turn furniture, signs, and branches into projectiles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Large vehicles and motorcycles vulnerable on open roads.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move indoors to interior room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Park vehicle away from trees and power lines.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tape plastic over broken window from inside if glass fails.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use flashlight if power fails — avoid candles near wind damage leaks.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shelter indoors until wind subsides. Avoid unnecessary travel.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if struck by debris or tree through roof.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report blocked roads from fallen trees.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roof damage may worsen — evacuate room below hole if structural risk.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand near windows watching storm.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drive high vans or tow trailers in exposed crosswind.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Opening windows balances pressure and saves roofs in high wind
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Modern buildings do not need this. Opening windows lets debris in and increases injury.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Glass and object injuries near open windows.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Aftershock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The ground shakes again after the main earthquake.
Avalanche warning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Avalanche danger is high on slopes where you are traveling or living.
Buried in avalanche
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone nearby is buried in avalanche snow.
Compound disaster
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple disasters overlap — e.g. earthquake and tsunami, cyclone and flood.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chain saws on storm debris cause injuries — professionals for large trees.