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- If
you are outside when the alert is given, try
to remove clothing and shoes and place them
in a plastic bag before entering the house.
Leave clothing and shoes outside. Shower and
wash your body with soap and water. Removing
clothing can eliminate up to 90% of radioactive
contamination. By taking this simple step,
you will reduce the time that you are exposed
and also your risk of injury from the radiation.
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Before entering the shelter, turn off fans,
air conditioners, and forced-air heating units
that bring air in from the outside. Close
and lock all windows and doors, and close
fireplace dampers.
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- Use
duct tape and plastic sheeting to seal any
doors, windows, or vents for a short period
of time in case a radiation plume is passing
over (listen to your radio for instructions).
Within a few hours, you should remove the
plastic and duct tape and ventilate the room.
Suffocation could occur if you keep the shelter
tightly sealed for more than a few hours.
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- Keep
your radio tuned to an emergency response
network at all times for updates on the situation.
The announcers will provide information about
when you may leave your shelter and whether
you need to take other emergency measures.
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