EXPLOSIONS
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
Staying alert and reporting suspicious activity is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
If you see something, contact law enforcement immediately.
Before an Explosion
Be Prepared
Build an emergency kit and make an emergency plan with your family.
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Educate Yourself
Identifying suspicious activity and knowing what to do in case of a threat is crucial to protecting yourself and your family.
Update Your Medical Info
Be sure your emergency contacts, healthcare needs, and beneficiaries are up to date with your doctor and employer.
During and After an Explosion
Listen to Authorities
Follow instructions from local officials and authorities. This will help ensure your safety until the threat is contained.
Remain Calm
If it is safe, leave the area immediately. Do not stop for personal items or phone calls.
If it is not safe to leave, take shelter under heavy furniture.
Inform Emergency Contacts
Let your emergency contacts know once you are safely evacuated. Consider texting and conserving battery power for emergency phone calls.
WHAT TO DO
If you are inside and can evacuate, check for hazards like fire and falling debris. Take the stairs and avoid elevators or floors that appear compromised.
If you are trapped under debris, signal your location to rescuers by whistling or tapping on nearby metal. Avoid shouting to minimize the inhaling of dust.
If you are outside, move away from the area. Help others move to safety, if safe to do so. Wait for emergency services to move debris to free trapped people. This will help avoid injuring them further.