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Information > Shelter-in-Place
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Radiological
Emergencies
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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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