Avoid floors and stairways that are obviously weakened. Use a flashlight, whistle or tap on pipes to signal your location to rescuers. Shout only as a last resort to avoid inhaling dust. Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. Continue moving away from the area to safety. You may be the help until help arrives.
What are some common causes of explosions?1. A violent blowing apart or bursting caused by energy released from a very fast chemical reaction, a nuclear reaction, or the escape of gases under pressure. 2. A sudden great increase: a population explosion. The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition.
How can you prevent an explosion?Avoid floors and stairways that are obviously weakened. Use a flashlight, whistle or tap on pipes to signal your location to rescuers. Shout only as a last resort to avoid inhaling dust. Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. Continue moving away from the area to safety. You may be the help until help arrives.
How many people were injured in the explosion in Istanbul?At least six people died and dozens injured in an explosion in the heart of the Turkish city of Istanbul, according to the city's governor. The cause of the explosion is not known.
