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This guide includes South Korean official guidance. Emergency numbers, shelters and procedures differ by country. Follow local authorities and emergency services.
Respond to a disasterWhen a cyberattack disrupts everyday servicesWhat to do when a cyber incident affects healthcare, shopping, deliveries or online services, and how to spot scams that may use AI.Respond to a disasterDuring an earthquakeProtect yourself during shaking and check for hazards afterwards.Respond to a disasterDuring a fireAssess the fire and smoke before evacuating or calling for help.Respond to a disasterTyphoons and floodingCheck weather and evacuation alerts and stay out of floodwater.Respond to a disasterDuring a power outageKeep light and communications available while waiting for power to return.Respond to a disasterDuring a heat waveLimit outdoor activity and prepare water and a cool place.Respond to a disasterDuring a cold waveProtect yourself and your home from extreme cold.Respond to a disasterWhen an air-raid alert soundsFollow local instructions and know where to shelter.
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At home
Find guidance for fire, smoke, power or water outages at home, and prepare supplies ahead of time.
Respond to a disasterWhen a cyberattack disrupts everyday servicesWhat to do when a cyber incident affects healthcare, shopping, deliveries or online services, and how to spot scams that may use AI.Respond to a disasterDuring an earthquakeProtect yourself during shaking and check for hazards afterwards.Respond to a disasterDuring a fireAssess the fire and smoke before evacuating or calling for help.Respond to a disasterTyphoons and floodingCheck weather and evacuation alerts and stay out of floodwater.Respond to a disasterDuring a power outageKeep light and communications available while waiting for power to return.Prepare in advancePrepare an emergency go bagPack water, food, medicine and contacts for an evacuation.Prepare in advancePrepare emergency supplies at homePrepare water, food, lighting and hygiene supplies for outages.Prepare in advanceFamily communication and evacuation planAgree on meeting places and ways to contact and help each other.Everyday skillsFind reliable emergency informationFollow official alerts and prepare ways to stay informed.Everyday skillsPrepare safe drinking waterStore safe water and follow local guidance during shortages or contamination.Respond to a disasterDuring a heat waveLimit outdoor activity and prepare water and a cool place.Respond to a disasterDuring a cold waveProtect yourself and your home from extreme cold.Respond to a disasterWhen an air-raid alert soundsFollow local instructions and know where to shelter.
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Out and about
Watch for hazards and check official instructions and nearby safe places.
Respond to a disasterWhen a cyberattack disrupts everyday servicesWhat to do when a cyber incident affects healthcare, shopping, deliveries or online services, and how to spot scams that may use AI.Respond to a disasterDuring an earthquakeProtect yourself during shaking and check for hazards afterwards.Respond to a disasterDuring a fireAssess the fire and smoke before evacuating or calling for help.Respond to a disasterTyphoons and floodingCheck weather and evacuation alerts and stay out of floodwater.Prepare in advanceFamily communication and evacuation planAgree on meeting places and ways to contact and help each other.Everyday skillsFind reliable emergency informationFollow official alerts and prepare ways to stay informed.Respond to a disasterDuring a heat waveLimit outdoor activity and prepare water and a cool place.Respond to a disasterDuring a cold waveProtect yourself and your home from extreme cold.Respond to a disasterWhen an air-raid alert soundsFollow local instructions and know where to shelter.
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In a car
Do not enter flooded roads. During earthquakes or air-raid alerts, stop safely and follow local guidance.
Respond to a disasterDuring an earthquakeProtect yourself during shaking and check for hazards afterwards.Respond to a disasterTyphoons and floodingCheck weather and evacuation alerts and stay out of floodwater.Respond to a disasterWhen an air-raid alert soundsFollow local instructions and know where to shelter.
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Evacuating
Check evacuation instructions and routes, and take necessary medicines and family contacts.
Respond to a disasterDuring a fireAssess the fire and smoke before evacuating or calling for help.Respond to a disasterTyphoons and floodingCheck weather and evacuation alerts and stay out of floodwater.Prepare in advancePrepare an emergency go bagPack water, food, medicine and contacts for an evacuation.Prepare in advanceFamily communication and evacuation planAgree on meeting places and ways to contact and help each other.Everyday skillsFind reliable emergency informationFollow official alerts and prepare ways to stay informed.Everyday skillsPrepare safe drinking waterStore safe water and follow local guidance during shortages or contamination.Respond to a disasterWhen an air-raid alert soundsFollow local instructions and know where to shelter.