1 · Get low
Protect head/neck; avoid windows and doorways.
Emergency preparedness · 24 min
Immediate actions during an explosion or gunfire
Use the first seconds without exposing yourself to observe or record events.
First reduce exposure, then assess shelter, injuries and reliable information. The exact action depends on location, building condition and official direction.
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Decision compass
Decide safely
Four questions lead from observation to a clear, safer action.
What needs to be clarified now?
What must I notice first?
- Record household needs, dependencies, current official information and available safe locations.
- Agree responsibilities, communication rules and a fallback before time pressure develops.
Remember: Observe → assess → choose a safer option → act.
A short priority sequence prevents curiosity from increasing exposure.
EXPLANATORY GRAPHIC · PRACTICAL GUIDE
FIGHTandSURVIVEImmediate sequence after sudden impact
First reduce exposure, then check injuries and information.
2 · Shelter
Move only if a nearby area is clearly safer.
3 · Hazards
Check glass, debris, fire, smoke, utilities and damage.
4 · Injuries
Prioritise severe bleeding within safe reach.
5 · Information
Use emergency call and official alerts concisely.
RESULT / SAFETY CHECKDo not approach, film or expose yourself for a better view.
Learning goals
- Recall a short immediate-action sequence
- Recognise secondary hazards
- Help without creating another casualty
Low, away from glass, shelter
Get low, protect head and neck, and move only to a clearly safer nearby location. Do not remain in doorways, at windows or on exposed ground. Do not approach the sound or film it.
Check the aftermath
Expect glass, debris, fire, smoke, damaged services and further events. Check yourself and people within safe reach for severe bleeding. When possible, call emergency services with location, observed hazard and number affected.
Move only for a reason
Use radio and alerts. Do not leave because of curiosity or an unverified all-clear. Fire, smoke, collapse signs or an evacuation order may require orderly movement. Keep hands free and respect closures.
Practical check
- Protect head and neck
- Move away from glazing
- Check secondary hazards
- Prioritise severe bleeding
- Wait for verified information
Important
- Do not approach the source
- Do not film responders or events
- Do not carry casualties through an unsecured area
Decision training
Windows break after a blast and people gather outside. What comes first?
- AFilm from the window
- BStay protected, check injuries and hazards, and obtain official information
- CRun outside without shoes
Show answer
Correct: B. Further hazards may remain unknown.