Emergency Essentials and Tips - Radiation and Explosion

Radiation

Radiation is one of the most scaring words in the past decades. Many do not know what it exactly means but all have heard about the effects radiation causes. Chernobyl, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and recently accidents in Fukushima had negative impact on people's mental statement all over the world. Most people think that they can do nothing when radiation spreads but here we can give you some tips and essentials which reduce the danger of radiation poisoning. After you finish reading, share the information with others, please and let them to be protected, too.

1. Take pills containing potassium iodide. They can protect your thyroid from radiation. Potassium iodide provides your organism with iodine. So, your organism does not have any need to get additional dose of iodine from the environment.

2. But be careful. Do not take the pills if there is not any need or it may cause negative side effects.

3. Children and pregnant women are in the risk group. They should take KI but must pay attention to the proper dosages to avoid negative side effects.

4. Remember that potassium iodine does not protect your whole organism but your thyroid only and works in case of one type of radiation when radioactive iodine is released. Though radioactive iodine is released in most nuclear accidents.

5. Leave the accident site as soon as possible. If you cannot leave, stay at the shelter that is not ventilated, close doors and windows.

6. Have first aid kit.

7. Store water and food supply.

8. Have your documents with you.

Of course, it is not all. Later we will return to the safety measures you should take during nuclear emergency and provide you with some other tips and essentials.

Explosion

The danger of terrorism endangers each of us today. It makes no difference who are you, what you do, and what political or social views you have. Every of us might be a victim of terrorists. Government always warns people about the expected terrorist acts. So, we can give you some tips that reduce the danger of a terrorist act.

Avoid crowded places such as subway stations, big stores, markets, and etc. Terrorist always try to kill as many people as possible. So, crowded places are their first objects.

Be aware of abandoned bags, suitcases, and backpacks. If you notice any abandoned bag, call the police immediately.

Drop on the ground as soon as you hear the noise of explosion. Cover your head with your arms.

Do not run away. A bomb piece might strike you while on your feet.

If there is a window, lay down near it. In this case, the risk to get injuries due to the blast way is reduced.

Hide behind a barrier (a piece of furniture, wall). It will protect you from the pieces of the bomb.

Cover your nose and mouth with clothing or a handkerchief.

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