Weather & Atmospheric
Lightning, tornadoes, storms, and other occasions where the sky develops an attitude.
Building Has Started Moving Without Permission
“Drop to your hands and knees, cover your head under a sturdy desk, and hold on until shaking stops; never stand in a doorway or run outside.”
DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON: Protect yourself under sturdy furniture immediately during seismic shaking:
Cold, Excessive
“Handle gently, keep horizontal, insulate the core, and never rub freezing limbs.”
SEEK SHELTER & REMOVE WET CLOTHING: Move out of wind and cold, strip off wet garments, and insulate body with dry layers and windproof blankets.
Frostbite Turning Fingers Waxy and Solid
“Rewarm in warm water (37–39°C) ONLY if there is zero chance of refreezing; never rub with snow or massage frozen tissue.”
SEEK WARM SHELTER & PREVENT FURTHER FREEZING: Move indoors, remove wet constricting gloves/boots, and shelter from wind.
Hair, Suddenly Vertical
“The atmosphere is preparing to strike, not complimenting your volume.”
LEAVE EXPOSED TERRAIN IMMEDIATELY: Vertical hair indicates you are inside an active electrostatic streamer channel:
Heat Cramps and Exhaustion Escalating
“Move to shade, loosen clothing, sip electrolytes, and start rapid whole-body cooling if confusion or vomiting develops.”
MOVE TO COOL ENVIRONMENT & LOOSEN CLOTHING: Stop all activity immediately and move to air conditioning or deep shade.
Heat, Excessive
“Cool first, transport second: immerse in cold water immediately, call 911/112, and never give antipyretic fever pills.”
CALL 911 / 112 IMMEDIATELY (HEAT STROKE EMERGENCY): Report severe hyperthermia / heat stroke if altered mental state, confusion, or seizures are present.
Sky Is Rotating More Than Usual
“Get to an underground basement or small windowless interior room on the lowest floor; never shelter under a highway overpass.”
SEEK LOWEST INTERIOR ROOM IMMEDIATELY: Move to a basement or storm cellar; if unavailable, choose a small interior room on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet) away from windows.
Tree, Suspiciously Alone During a Thunderstorm
“An isolated tree is a natural lightning rod with explosive side-flashes; keep a distance equal to twice the tree’s height.”
EVACUATE TREE VICINITY IMMEDIATELY: Move away from any solitary tree to a distance of at least twice the tree’s total height to avoid deadly side-flashes.