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Explosion
Chemicals, leaking gas, faulty boilers, or falling
aircraft are some possible causes of life-threatening explosions.
If
you hear or are in the area of an explosion:
- Evacuate
the building if the fire alarm sounds.
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Dial
911 or 285-1111.
- Be
prepared for possible further explosions.
- Crawl
under a table or desk.
- Stay
away from windows, mirrors, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets,
bookcases, and electrical equipment.
- Do
not move seriously injured persons unless they are in obvious
immediate danger (of fire, building collapse, etc...).
- Feel
doors for heat before opening, and open carefully.
- Watch
for falling objects.
- Do
not use elevators.
- If
requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities.
- Do
not use matches or lighters.
- Limit
use of telephone to calls for emergency services.
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