In the event of an explosion, follow your area-specific emergency action plan
Get under a sturdy table or desk if things are falling around you. When they stop falling, leave quickly, watching for obviously weakened floors and stairways. As you exit from the building, be especially watchful of falling debris
Once you are out, do not stand in front of windows, glass doors or other potentially hazardous areas
Do not re-enter the building until it is declared safe by the authorities
Leave the building as quickly as possible. Stay low if there is smoke. Do not stop to retrieve personal possessions or make phone calls
Check for fire and other hazards
Move away from sidewalks or streets to be used by emergency officials or others still exiting the building
Do not use elevators
If you are trapped
Use a flashlight, if possible, to signal your location to rescuers
If possible, use a whistle to signal rescuers
Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. (Dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter. Try to breathe through the material)
Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can hear where you are
Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause a person to inhale dangerous amounts of dust
Avoid unnecessary movement so you don’t kick up dust
