× KNOW THE LOCATION OF FALLOUT SHELTER (See Chapter 4, page [23])
× Public shelters are marked like this.
× Good shelters can be prepared in homes with basements.
× IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE, IMPROVISE PROTECTION (See Chapter 5, page [33])
Remember:
× A basement corner below ground level, or a storm cellar, is
the best place to improvise fallout protection.× For the best possible protection, use heavy and dense materials
for shielding.
× PREPARE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES (See Chapter 6, page [39])
Especially important are:
× Water and other liquids.
× Food requiring no cooking.
× Special medicines.
× CONSERVE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES; MAINTAIN SANITATION (See Chapter 7, page [45])
× REDUCE FIRE HAZARDS (See Chapter 8, page [51])
× KNOW THE BASICS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (See Chapter 9, page [55])
If no doctor is available, especially important are actions to:
× Restore breathing.
× Stop serious bleeding.
× Treat for shock.
× Treat broken bones and burns.