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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check your home for common hazards and fix problems before an emergency — smoke alarms, secure furniture, and utility shutoffs.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — No working smoke alarm or last test was over a year ago.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heavy cupboards, geysers, or AC units are not anchored to walls.
Scene hazards: Unsecured heavy objects, Blocked exits, Faulty wiring
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Walk every room — identify the heaviest tall furniture near beds and sofas.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Press smoke alarm test button — if silent, replace battery today.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Draw a simple floor plan marking two exits from each room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Label gas valve and electrical main switch — teach all adults how to turn off.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report gas leaks to your gas company emergency line and leave the area.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire department or 101 for persistent smoke smell or electrical burning odour.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Licensed professionals must repair gas lines and main electrical panels.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Structural cracks wider than a coin after earthquake need engineer inspection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT block exits with storage boxes or locked grills without keys nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore a smell of gas — open windows, do not switch lights, call emergency gas helpline.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — New flats do not need readiness checks
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unsecured furniture, missing smoke alarms, and blocked exits occur in all building types. NDMA recommends checks regardless of building age.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Falling wardrobe during earthquake or night fire without alarm.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Closing all windows prevents earthquake damage
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop, cover, and hold during shaking. Securing furniture and knowing shutoffs matter more than window position.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Standing at windows instead of taking cover.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most home injuries in earthquakes and storms come from falling furniture, not building collapse.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — FEMA and NDMA both stress smoke alarms and clear exits as the highest-impact low-cost fixes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Complete room-by-room checklist before monsoon and festival season when cooking load rises.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Photograph shutoff locations for renters and share with household.