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Nuclear and Radiological Emergency

Disaster watch · Nuclear and Radiological Emergency

Shelter first, then follow instructions

Go indoors and close doors and windows
Tune in to official radio, TV or alerts for instructions
Do not go out or travel unless the authorities tell you to

India has NDMA guidelines for managing nuclear and radiological emergencies, issued in 2009.

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Nuclear & Radiological

Safety guide

Release of radiation from a nuclear facility, radioactive source or device, needing a coordinated response.

Go in · Stay in · Tune inThe basic rule for any radiation emergency is to shelter indoors and follow official broadcasts.

Before

Know if you live near a nuclear facility and its emergency plan
Keep a battery radio in your kit
Plan where you would shelter indoors

During

Go inside the nearest building and stay in its centre
Close windows and switch off ventilation
Take iodine tablets only when officials tell you to

After

Remove outer clothing and shower to remove dust
Eat only packaged food until cleared
Follow evacuation orders from authorities