What Civilians Should Do During Airstrikes or Missile Attacks

If You Hear Sirens or Explosions

1. Immediately move to shelter.
2. Go to a basement or underground area if available.
3. If no basement exists, go to:
   • A windowless interior room
   • Lower floors
   • Hallways or bathrooms

Stay Away From

• Windows
• Glass doors
• Balconies
• Exterior walls

Glass is a major cause of injuries during explosions.

Protect Your Body

If caught outside and no shelter is available:

1. Lie flat on the ground.
2. Cover your head and neck with your arms.
3. Open your mouth slightly (helps reduce blast pressure on ears).

Inside Buildings

• Move away from windows.
• Sit or lie against a load-bearing wall.
• Use mattresses, heavy furniture, or tables as protection.

After the Explosion

1. Stay sheltered for several minutes (secondary strikes sometimes occur).
2. Watch for:
   • Fires
   • Structural damage
   • Broken gas lines
3. Help injured people only if it is safe.