NDIC Blizzards D



Card "D" Caller is stuck in a building (e.g., a school, hospital, shopping mall, nursing home, or office building).

Q1: What address are you calling from?
Q2: Is any part of the structure collapsing?
Q3: How many others are in the building with you?

If any part of the structure is collapsing:
	Tell the caller...
		If you cannot leave the building entirely, gather all of the occupants together and move them to an unaffected part of the building.
		Evacuate only if there is no other option (for example, a natural gas leak).
		Stay inside where it is dry and warm.
If the structure is not collapsing:
	Tell the caller...
		Keep everyone inside where it is dry and warm.
		Leave only in an emergency.
	If there has been a power outage:
		Call the power company.
		If there is no heat:
			Do not use camping appliances to heat! You can use alternative heat, such as from a space heater, but be sure to follow all of the manufacturer recommended safeguards, and always assure proper ventilation.
			Hyper-insulate the building. This means to:
				Go to an area near the center of the building.
				Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors wherever possible.
			Eat and drink if possible.
				Food provides the body with the energy for producing its own heat.
				Fluids prevent dehydration, which can occur quickly.
			Layer your clothing.
				Wear layers of loose fitting, light-weight, warm clothing.
				Remove layers to avoid overheating, perspiration, and subsequent chill.

Blizzard Card "D"