It is best to go to a shelter during an alert. But that is not always possible: you are at home at night, or there are children or older people. Then the two-walls rule helps.
What the two-walls rule is
Look for a place where there are two walls between you and the street. It could be a corridor or a bathroom. Two walls partly protect from fragments and glass.
Where not to go
- Near windows, balconies and glass doors.
- The kitchen: there is gas and there are sharp objects.
- Upper floors where possible.
How to prepare the place
- Remove from the corridor or bathroom anything that could fall.
- Put a torch, water, a blanket and a charger there.
- If possible, put down a mattress or cushions so there is somewhere to sit.
- Keep documents and your go bag nearby.
During the alert
- Do not stand near a window and do not film video.
- Move away from glass.
- Lie on the floor when you hear an explosion and cover your head with your hands.
- Listen to official announcements.
Tips
If your building has a basement or car park, find out whether it is suitable as a shelter and agree with neighbours. The two-walls rule is a fallback, not a replacement for a shelter.
The information is general. Follow the recommendations of the State Emergency Service and official channels.
