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| If
you are near the nuclear blast when it occurs |
- Turn
away and close and cover your eyes to prevent
damage to your sight.
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Drop to the ground face down and place your
hands under your body.
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Remain flat until the heat and two shock waves
have passed.
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| If
you are outside when the nuclear blast occurs: |
- Find
something to cover your mouth and nose, such
as a scarf, handkerchief,
or other cloth.
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Remove any dust from your clothes by brushing,
shaking, and wiping in a ventilated area—
however,
cover your mouth and nose while you do this.
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Move to a shelter, basement, or other underground
area, preferably located away from
the direction that the wind is blowing.
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Remove clothing since it may be contaminated.
If possible, take a shower, wash your
hair, and change clothes before you enter
the shelter.
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| If
you are already in a shelter or basement: |
- Cover
your mouth and nose with a face mask or other material
(such as a scarf or handkerchief) until the fallout
cloud has passed.
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Shut off ventilation systems and seal doors or windows
until the fallout cloud has passed. However, after
the fallout cloud has passed, unseal the doors and
windows to allow some air circulation.
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Stay inside until authorities say it is safe to
come out.
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Listen to the local radio or television for information
and advice. Authorities may direct you to stay in
your shelter or evacuate to a safer place away from
the area.
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If you must go out, cover your mouth and nose with
a damp towel.
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Use stored food and drinking water. Do not eat local
fresh food or drink water from open water supplies.
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Clean and cover any open wounds on your body.
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Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Your Emergency Preparedness Team
Kings County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com |
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