Chemicals, leaking gas, faulty boilers, or falling aircraft are some possible causes of life-threatening explosions.
If you smell gas:
- Be prepared for possible explosions.
- Do not use any electronic devices until the threat has passed.
- Evacuate the building as quickly as possible to an oudoor area away from the source of the leak. (Note: The fire alarm will not sound in the event of a gas leak.)
- Do not use elevators.
- If requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities.
- Do not use matches or lighters.
- Meet at a predetermined location to account for all members of your unit.
If you hear or are in the area of an explosion:
- Dial 911 or 765-285-1111.
- Crawl under a table or desk.
- Be prepared for possible further explosions.
- Stay away from windows, mirrors, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets, bookcases, and electrical equipment.
- Evacuate the building if the fire alarm sounds.
- 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.
- Meet at a predetermined location to account for all members of your unit.