- Remain Calm.
- Notify the ITASCA FIRE DEPARTMENT at 911 and give the following information:
- Your company’s name, address, and telephone number.
- Floor number where explosion occurred.
- Details (number of people injured/extent of injuries).
- Notify the Management Office at 630-250-9700.
- If there is a fire, FOLLOW FIRE PROCEDURE
If there is no fire:
- Remain calm.
- Be prepared for the possibility of further explosions.
- Stay away from windows, mirrors, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets, bookcases, electrical equipment and large, heavy, unstable objects.
- Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in obvious immediate danger (i.e., fire, building collapse, etc.)
- Open door carefully and watch for falling objects.
- Do not use elevators.
- If requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities who appear to need direction or assistance.
- Do not use matches or lighters.
- Use telephones for emergencies only. Remember that others may be calling.
- Prior planning includes being familiar with possible hazards in your building and knowing evacuation routes, location of nearest pull station and fire extinguishers.
- Await the arrival of emergency personnel and follow their instructions.