OZ FIELD GUIDE / 07 / CIVILIAN SAFETY
Armed conflict
A civilian plan for shelter, communication, displacement, and unexploded hazards.
THE QUICK ANSWER
If fighting is nearby, get away from windows and exposed areas and follow trustworthy local shelter or evacuation instructions. Keep people together, identify a safe place and a contact outside the area, and carry essential medication and documents if you must leave. Never touch an unfamiliar munition or suspicious debris.
In immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Current instructions for your location take priority.
01 / DO NOW
First moves.
- 01
Get to safer cover
Move away from windows and exterior openings to a sturdy interior space when travel is unsafe. If authorities direct an evacuation and the route is safe, follow it.
- 02
Keep a family plan
Agree on a meeting point and an out-of-area contact. Write down important numbers; phone and data service may fail.
- 03
Prepare for movement
Keep identification, medication, water, phone power, weather-appropriate clothing, and children’s essentials accessible. Check current routes and shelter options before departure.
- 04
Avoid explosive remnants
Do not approach, handle, or move unexploded objects. Keep others away and report the location through local authorities when safe.
02 / NEXT
When the first minute is over.
If abroad, check your country's embassy or consular crisis messages; do not assume transport or evacuation will be provided. Reassess each movement against current conditions rather than an old map or rumor.
03 / WATCH FOR
The exception that matters.
This is civilian protective guidance, not a movement order. The safest choice can change quickly with the location, time, and instructions from responsible authorities.
04 / VERIFY
Sources & context.
Osprey Zero wrote this guide from the references below. It is a general starting point, not a live alert. Check the issuing authority for your area; guidance and conditions can change.
Guide updated 02 October 2026. U.S.-based references unless noted; follow authorities where you are.