Instructions in case of emergency · 1:50pm Feb 8th, 2013
The large storm known as Old Thunderhead is moving south. It is the duty of every Equestrian citizen to be fully prepared for his arrival. Already, Emergency Weather Divisions are assembling to deal with this imminent threat, and all preparations are being made by Her Majesty and her government to ensure damage is minimised. You can assist these preparations in the following ways:
- Remove old or dead trees from public areas. In storm conditions, they may break or collapse, causing damage to ponies and property.
- Stone and brick buildings should be reinforced with girders (available through Royal Engineering Corp depots) to ensure they remain safe and stable.
- Window panes should be removed or boarded over (preferably both) to reduce the risk of flying glass. Shutters will not suffice in this capacity. Plywood boards can be obtained from any Royal Engineering Corp depot.
- Carts, wagons and other vehicles should be secured or moved inside to prevent damage to them and reduce the risk of them becoming an airborne hazard.
- If your place of residence is not within four minutes walk of a civic shelter, prepare a basement or outdoor bunker (see attached pamphlet).
- Maintain an optimistic outlook. All preparations which could reasonably be made are being made, and undue worry in the circumstances is counterproductive.
When the storm arrives, follow these directions to ensure the safety of yourself and loved ones.
1. Upon hearing the storm siren, make your way immediately towards the nearest civic shelter. Do not stop to secure personal belongings, but do ensure insofar as you can that everypony who should go to your nearest shelter does
2. Once inside the civic shelter, take the register, which can be found hanging up beside the door. Ensure that all ponies on the register are present in the shelter.
3. Shut doors immediately upon hearing the second storm alarm, even if not all ponies on the register are present. The safety of those inside the shelter is paramount.
If you are unable to reach a civic shelter in time, take refuge in a basement or private bunker. If possible, take food and water down with you. but do not stay above ground after the second storm siren. If a basement or private bunker are unavailable, take shelter in stone or brick buildings. In this case, try to stay in rooms without windows.
Do not take shelter inside wooden or half-timber buildings, as they WILL collapse under storm conditions.
If you are caught outside, unable to reach a civic shelter, personal bunker or a stone or brick building before the second storm siren sounds, do not panic. Make for heavier cover. A rocky outcrop, a hollow or depression not below the level of a river or stream or being used for drainage or irrigation, any will do in an emergency. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to outrun the storm. You will merely be caught in the open.
Remain calm until the storm passes and the all-clear sounds. Medical personnel and members of the Royal Engineering Corp will be on hand to provide relief and assistance to those in need. It is possible that some ponies may die. Statistically, it is not likely to be you.
Nice. Is this adapted from anything?
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Sort of. I heard Your Attention Please by Peter Porter and that got me thinking about Public Service Announcements. Then I read Cloud Wander's story featuring a storm giant and... here we are.
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Aha. I just read that poem. That whole thing is chilling.