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Radiological
Emergencies
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The
terrorist events of 2001 made many people wonder
about the possibility of a terrorist attack involving radioactive
materials. People who live near but not in
the immediate area of the attack may be asked
to stay home and take shelter rather than try
to evacuate. Because many radioactive materials
rapidly decay and dissipate, staying in your
home for a short time may protect you from exposure
to radiation. The walls of your home may block
much of the harmful radiation. Taking a few simple
precautions can help you reduce your exposure
to radiation. Use the following guidelines to
help protect yourself and your family and to
help you prepare a safe and well-stocked shelter. |
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| Prepare
a Shelter in Your Home |
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- The
safest place in your home during an emergency
involving radioactive material is a centrally
located
room or basement. This area should
have as few windows as possible. The further
your shelter is from
windows, the safer you
will be.
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- If
you have pets, prepare a place for them to
relieve themselves in the shelter. Pets should
not go
outside during a radiation emergency
because they may track radioactive materials
from fallout
into the shelter. Preparing a
place for pets will keep the radioactive materials
from getting inside the shelter.
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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 |
