Prepare an emergency plan
Preventive measures play a key role in eliminating or reducing possible damage from unforeseen nuclear radiation hazards. It is important that we are prepared for the occurrence of such a situation.
How can we do this?
1. Discuss the threats
Talk to the people you live with (including children) about potential threats. Share information about them and outline an action plan in case they occur. Consider how you will communicate with each other, determine meeting places where you will wait for each other in the event of a specific incident. Be prepared for any eventuality so that everyone knows in advance what to do.
2. Prepare an evacuation rucksack
To save time and to make sure you take everything you need in this or any other emergency, it is a good idea to make sure you prepare an evacuation kit in advance. It should include:
- battery radio + batteries
- torch + batteries
- essential documents
- lighter / matches
- breathing/protective masks
- map with local roads, compass
- can opener
- meals for 2 days
- knife, pencil and notebook
- cutlery set
- rain coat
- First aid kit
- sleeping bag
- spare clothes
- soap, disinfectant gel
- cash in small denominations
- filter bottle with a new filter
3. Identify the safest places to go
Think about the best shelter in the places you go to most often (work, school, home). The ideal place to hide from the negative effects of nuclear radiation is one with thick walls and no windows.
If you are warned of an impending emergency (e.g. announcement by state services, RCB ALERT), enter the nearest building immediately and move away from windows. Try to stay in the centre of the room – nuclear radiation decreases with increasing distance from its source. This will help provide protection from explosion and radiation.
Academy of Safety – Civil Defense RCB
From a short film prepared as part of the Academy of Safety – Civil Defense, you can learn, among other things:
- How to prepare for a crisis situation.
- How to prepare for power outages or water shortages.
- What supplies to stock up on to ensure your safety.
- What to take with you when evacuating from home.
“The Academy of Safety – Civil Defense” is a series of 12 guides prepared by the Government Security Center in cooperation with Polish Radio. The Government Security Center’s initiative aims to build public awareness regarding potential threats and how to cope in challenging situations.