MONUMENT IN THE EVENT OF A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION
♦ stay indoors or enter immediately if you are outdoors;
if you find yourself on the street:
— close your eyes and never look at the nuclear “mushroom” – you may go blind;
— lie on the ground with your hands under your torso – stay in this position until two shock waves pass;
— cover your face and airways with a scarf or handkerchief;
♦ find shelter (basement or at least the middle of the house), stay as far away from the walls and roof as possible, as radioactive dust settles on all external surfaces;
♦ if possible, take all pets to shelter;
♦ close and try to lock the doors, windows in the room, do not approach them;
♦ stock up on water for a few days by collecting it in a container or just a bath;
♦ wrap all the products in the house in cling film, put in a cupboard or refrigerator;
♦ prepare a respirator, mask or at least a cotton gauze bandage – they can protect the respiratory tract;
♦ follow reports from the police, the SES (State Emergency Service) and local authorities.
You can only go outside if you really need to. Before you go out: Put on a respirator, rubber gloves, rubber boots and a raincoat.
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NOT POSSIBLE ON THE STREET:
UNDRESS
BATHING IN OPEN WATER
SIT ON THE GROUND
PICK UP BERRIES, MUSHROOMS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES.
When you return home, remove all outer clothing immediately. But do it as carefully as possible, because it remains a large amount of radioactive dust. Clothes should be placed in an airtight container or plastic bag and stored away from your shelter, crowded places, animals.
Then be sure to wash or shower with soap. Also, be sure to wash your head with shampoo. It is forbidden to use hair conditioners . They can be covered with radioactive dust. Do not scratch or rub the skin. After all, dust can get into wounds.
If it is not possible to take a shower, wash your hands, face and all exposed areas thoroughly under running water. Don’t forget about soap.
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As soon as you receive a report of a nuclear explosion, immediately carry out iodine prophylaxis:
♦ during the first 7 days you need to take one tablet (0.125 g) of potassium iodide – for children under 2 years of age 0.04 g (part of the tablet);
♦ if you do not have potassium iodide, you can use a 5% iodine solution: drink it 3-5 drops per glass of water, and for children under 2 years – 1-2 drops.
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YOU SHOULD REMEMBER WHAT IS IN THE ANTI-RADIATION KIT:
ondansetron – an antiemetic that eliminates nausea, necessary to combat the main manifestations of the reaction to radiation;
potassium iodide – to prevent the accumulation of radioactive iodine in the thyroid gland;
radioguardas – to prevent the accumulation in the body and accelerate the excretion of radioisotopes of cesium and rubidium.
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HOW TO SURVIVE AFTER A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION
EIGHT TIPS:
First tip
If you have a well-equipped room deep underground, it is better not to climb to the surface for several months. There should be everything necessary for life: clean water, food, medicine.
Second tip
If you do not have a special room, but you were able to find temporary shelter from radiation, you should stay there until the second wave of radiation subsides and the radiation rain passes several times – a few days, preferably a month. Only then can you decide whether to leave the shelter for you and your family.
Третя порада
If a nuclear explosion finds you in a normal basement, don’t worry. In this case, it is very important to act clearly and coherently. Quickly close all cracks and doors (preferably with iron sheets) and stay in the basement for the next two or three days. It will not save you from radiation, but you will be able to wait for radioactive rain and dust.
Fourth tip
In the event of a nuclear explosion, it is very important to stay together, because no one will survive alone. Gather all the food and water that the people around you have and divide it into small portions for everyone.
Fifth tip
To minimize waste, it is best not to eat anything on the first day after a nuclear explosion. You should also immediately create a separate corner in the basement or in a place of temporary shelter, where everyone will meet their natural needs.
Sixth tip
If you have already waited for the first days in the basement and decided to leave the shelter and move to a safer place, you need to do it in the wind (ie, to blow the wind in the back). Also, be sure to cover your lower face with a damp cloth so you can inhale less radioactive dust and save your lungs.
Seventh tip
Don’t forget to bring long-sleeved clothes and a hood, a small supply of food (all of it should remain in airtight packaging), a respirator (if possible a gas mask), gloves, rubber boots and goggles. When you arrive in a safe place, do not forget to carefully remove it all without touching the bare skin.
Eighth tip
The affected area extends for at least 3-5 kilometers, which is how long you will need to walk. During your journey, do not touch other objects with your bare hands, even ordinary ground.
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Online map of radiation background by regions and cities of Ukraine