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| What
to Do If There is a Radiological Emergency: |
- To
limit the amount of radiation you are exposed
to, think about shielding, distance and time.
- Shielding:
If you have a thick shield between yourself
and the radioactive materials, more of the
radiation will be absorbed, and you will be
exposed to less.
- Distance:
The farther away you are from the blast and
the fallout, the lower your exposure.
Time: Minimizing time spent exposed will also
reduce your risk
- The
steps you should take in the event of a radiological
emergency depend on where you are located
when the incident occurs: outside, inside,
or in a vehicle.
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| If
you are outside and close to the incident: |
- Cover
your nose and mouth with a cloth to reduce
the risk of breathing in radioactive dust
or smoke.
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Don’t touch objects thrown off by an
explosion—they might be radioactive.
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Quickly go into a building where the walls
and windows have not been broken. This area
will shield you from radiation that might
be outside.
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| If
you are inside and close to the incident: |
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If the walls and windows of the building you
are in are broken, go to an interior room
and do not leave.
- If
the building has been heavily damaged, quickly
go into a building where the walls and windows
have not been broken.
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If you must go outside to get to a safe building,
make sure to cover your nose and mouth with
layers of fabric.
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| If
the incident occurs inside your building: |
- Cover
nose and mouth and go outside immediately.
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Look for a building or other shelter that
has not been damaged and quickly get inside.
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Once
you are inside a secure building or room,
follow these remaining steps: |
- To
keep radioactive dust or powder from getting
inside, shut all windows, outside doors, and
fireplace dampers. Turn off fans and heating
and air-conditioning systems that bring in
air from the outside.
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Take off your outer layer of clothing and
seal it in a plastic bag, if available. Put
the cloth you used to cover your mouth in
the bag too. Removing outer clothes may get
rid of up to 90% of radioactive dust.
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Put the plastic bag where others will not
touch it and keep it until authorities tell
you what to do with it.
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Shower or wash with soap and water. Be sure
to wash your hair. Washing will remove any
remaining dust.
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Listen to the local radio or television news
for more instructions.
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| If
you are inside a car when the incident happens: |
- Close
the windows and turn off the air conditioner,
heater, and vents.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth to
avoid breathing radioactive dust or smoke.
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If you are close to your home, office, or
a public building, go there immediately and
get inside quickly.
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If you cannot get to your home or another
building safely, pull over to the side of
the road and stop in the safest place possible.
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Turn off the engine and listen to the radio
for instructions.
What
to Do In a Moving Vehicle
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