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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Extremely strong wind threatens structures and travel.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
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.
Scene hazards: Flying debris, Tree fall, Vehicle rollover, Window breach
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.
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.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chain saws on storm debris cause injuries — professionals for large trees.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand near windows watching storm.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT drive high vans or tow trailers in exposed crosswind.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Opening windows balances pressure and saves roofs in high wind
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Modern buildings do not need this. Opening windows lets debris in and increases injury.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Glass and object injuries near open windows.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — High winds turn furniture, signs, and branches into projectiles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Large vehicles and motorcycles vulnerable on open roads.