EXPLOSION

Explosions often accompany or follow fires and other natural disasters and/or utility failures.

DROP – COVER – HOLD

1. DROP to the floor.
2. Take COVER under a sturdy desk or table, or against an interior wall. Avoid windows, tall furniture or hanging objects.
3. HOLD onto the furniture and HOLD your position until it is safe to move.
4. EVACUATE the building when it is safe. Do not run.
5. Assemble without delay in your designated area.
   – Report all absences to the PLANNING LEAD.
   – Report for duty if you are a member of NCOE’s ICS.
6. Wait for instructions from the INCIDENT COMMANDER.
7. DO NOT return to the building before it has been declared safe.
8. Don’t light matches, candles or other fires.
9. Refer to PROPERTY LOSS REPORT (new window) for any damage or loss to NCOE owned property.

THREAT OF EXPLOSION

1. Don’t light matches, candles or other fires.
2. EVACUATE the building.
3. Assemble without delay in your designated area.
   – Report all absences to PLANNING LEAD.
   – Report for duty if you are a member of NCOE’s ICS.
4. Wait for instructions from the INCIDENT COMMANDER.
5. DO NOT return to the building before it has been declared safe