Be Prepared for this Extreme, Catastrophic Event
LEARN THESE TERMS
Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP): High-density electrical fields which can disrupt or destroy electronics such as computers and automobiles
Fallout: Radioactive particles that are carried by wind and can spread for hundreds of miles
Blast Shelter: A structure designed to offer some protection against a nuclear explosion, but cannot withstand a direct detonation
Fallout Shelter: A shelter designed to protect against fallout, usually with thick walls to guard against radioactive particles
THINGS TO REMEMBER
The effects of a nuclear weapons vary based upon terrain, weather, altitude, and device size. There are three factors for protecting yourself from a nuclear blast:
- Distance: fallout will disperse over distances, so the further away the better
- Shielding: Thicker, denser materials such as bricks, books, and earth are better for absorbing radioactive particles
- Time: Fallout loses radioactivity rapidly, but depending on the size of the device, it could take weeks before the threat is greatly reduced
IF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION IS IMMINENT
- Take cover quickly, preferably below ground, and stay there
- Listen to media broadcast for instructions from civil or military authorities
IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE DURING A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION
- Do not look at the actual explosion or fireball, it can blind you
- Take cover behind anything that might offer some protection
- Lie flat on the ground and cover your head, it could take some time for the shock wave to arrive
- Take shelter ASAP, trying to stay upwind of the explosion to avoid fallout
AFTER THE EXPLOSION
- Stay tuned to media broadcasts for instructions on evacuation or shelter
- Stay put until you hear from authorities, it will take time for fallout to dissipate to safe levels, though 80% of it will have fallen within the first 24 hours
- Stay away from any areas indicated to be off limits due to contamination
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