Water & Maritime
Rip currents, cold water shock, ice, floods, and vehicles acting as questionable submarines.
Ice, No Longer Supporting You
“Control your breathing, kick your legs horizontally to flutter-kick onto the ice shelf, and roll away—never stand up immediately.”
CONTROL BREATHING & COMBAT COLD SHOCK: Keep head above water and suppress the initial 60-second hyperventilation panic reflex.
Person Has Inhaled More Water Than Recommended
“Call 911/112, start resuscitation with 5 initial rescue breaths, alternate 30 compressions with 2 breaths, and seek emergency evaluation for all submersions.”
RESCUE SAFELY FROM WATER: Reach with a pole or throw a flotation device; keep victim’s airway clear during extraction.
Sea, Suspiciously Missing
“If the sea vanishes exposing the sea floor, run inland and uphill immediately—do not explore the seabed.”
RECOGNIZE THE TSUNAMI WARNING & RUN: A rapidly receding shoreline, roaring ocean sound, or ground tremor means a tsunami is imminent. Move immediately without waiting for sirens.