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Instructions for helping yourself

Person struck by lightning

Before continuing

In an emergency, contact the official service (132) in your area.

What to do

Get urgent medical help after a strike.
If safely reachable, seek enclosed shelter. Use a phone disconnected from its charger.
Unresponsive and abnormal breathing: start CPR, include breaths if able and willing. Several people: request more helpers and follow dispatcher. Do not delay checking a pulse.

What to avoid

Do not cross fallen wires to help.

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