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Plan Ahead Nevada
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Plan Ahead Nevada
Explosion
If there is an explosion
Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.
Exit the building ASAP.
Do not use the elevators.
Check for fire and other hazards.
Take your emergency supply kit, if time allows.
If there is a Fire
Exit the building ASAP
Crawl low if there is smoke
Use a wet cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth.
Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle parts of closed doors.
If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open slowly.
If the door is hot, do not open it and look for an alternate way out.
Do not use elevators.
If you should catch fire, do not run. Stop-drop-and-roll to put out the fire.
If you are at home, go to a previously designated meeting place.
Account for your family members and carefully supervise small children.
Never go back into a burning building.
If you are trapped by debris
If possible, use a flashlight to signal your location to rescuers.
Avoid unnecessary movements so that you don’t kick up dust.
Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. Any dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter to breathe through.
Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are.
If possible, use a whistle to signal rescuers.
Shout only as a last resort, as shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.