Practical guide: How to react to a nuclear alert?
☢️ Why prepare for a nuclear alert?
A nuclear alert requires immediate and precise measures to minimize your exposure to radiation. Proper preparation can significantly reduce the risks to you and your family.
1. Recognizing and responding to official alerts
– Pay close attention to official alerts broadcast via sirens, FM radio, television or alert apps.
– As soon as you receive the alert, react immediately.
2. Take cover quickly
– Immediately enter a solid building (house, building).
– Choose a central room, away from exterior walls and windows, ideally in the basement or center of the building.
– Close doors, windows and all sources of external ventilation (air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation).
3. Take your Evakit bag
– Your Evakit contains essential documents (identity papers, insurance, title deeds), as well as warm clothing, drinking water and food rations.
– Keep your bag close by for the duration of the alert.
4. Strictly limit your exposure
– Do not leave the shelter area until the alert has been officially lifted.
– Do not consume potentially contaminated food or water from outside.
5. Stay informed at all times
– Use the hand-cranked FM radio included in your Evakit to follow official instructions and keep abreast of developments.
– Trust only official sources.
6. Iodine tablets (only on official recommendation)
– Only take iodine tablets if the authorities clearly order them.
– Strictly adhere to the dosages recommended by the health authorities.
7. Evacuate only if recommended by authorities
– If evacuation becomes necessary, follow the precise instructions of the local authorities.
– Use your Evakit to take your essentials with you in complete safety.
Common mistakes to avoid
– Ignore or delay response to official alert.
– Leave the shelter without official authorization.
– Consuming potentially contaminated external resources.
IN SUMMARY:
In the event of a nuclear alert, take immediate refuge in a solid shelter with your Evakit, stay informed via your FM radio, limit your exposure to radiation and only take iodine tablets on official instruction.
Your safety depends on a rapid and disciplined response to a nuclear alert.
