DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

BEFORE A NUCLEAR ATTACK:Make a shelter - If you don’t have a basement or underground shelter, thinkabout how you would design a quick shelter with sufficient shielding tokeep you safe from fallout. (see page 120)Make a plan - Review Section 1 to develop a Family Emergency Plan andDisaster Supplies Kit (but expand supplies to have at least 2 to 4+ weeksworth on-hand.) Double check emergency plans for schools, day cares orplaces family may be and where they’ll go if evacuated or sheltered.Protect yourself - Purchase radiation detection devices from a reputabledisaster supplies company. There are many that claim they will work butdevices are known to have calibration problems so do your homework. (seepage 116)Protect electronics - An electromagnetic pulse could disrupt or fry systemsthat are not hardened or shielded. Unplugging devices is the best protection,but in most cases you won’t get advance warning of an EMP. Electrical andhardware stores carry grounding supplies, surge protectors and batterybackup units. Look for the strongest protection available, but realize electronicsmay still get fried. (Tip: Do a web search on “Faraday cage” tolearn more about shielding electronic devices.)Stay current on threats & alerts - The Department of Homeland Securitywww.dhs.gov and Public Safety Canada www.publicsafety.gc.ca postalerts and news about national security online.Learn more - Visit www.oism.org/nwss (free eBook called Nuclear WarSurvival Skills), or www.ki4u.com/guide.htm (free 8-page guide withplanning tips), buy a book or CD with long-term survival tips, or google“civil defense” to find tons of online resources.DURING A NUCLEAR ATTACK:Don’t panic... - Try to stay calm and ...• Do NOT look at flash, blast or fireball - turn away!• Duck & cover .. and watch out for flying debris or fires.Be aware the 2 shock waves have the force of a tornadoand may take 30 seconds to 2 minutes to reach you.• Take shelter to protect yourself from radioactive fallout.Remember ... distance, shielding and time!• Blast could create an EMP and fry electronics like cellphones, computers, cars, pacemakers, radios, TVs, etc.122 www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325