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Nuclear Blast - Diagram
 

Take cover immediately1. Take cover immediately, below ground if possible, though any shield or shelter will help protect you from the immediate effects of the blast and the pressure wave.





 
Consider getting out of area2. Consider if you can get out of the area;
Shelter in place?3. Or if it would be better to go inside a building and follow your plan to shelter-in-place.
4. In order to limit the amount of radiation you are exposed to, think about shielding, distance and time.


ShieldingShielding: If you have a thick shield between yourself and the radioactive materials more of the radiation will be absorbed, and you will be exposed to less.


 

 

DistanceDistance: The farther away from the blast and the fallout the lower your exposure.


 

 

 

TimeTime: Minimizing time spent exposed will also reduce your risk.






 

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