Author: AXA LuxembourgCreation date : 05/11/2024
Prepare in Advance
- Identify the official alert channels and guidelines issued by your local government and national authorities.
- Put together an emergency kit containing water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, batteries, and any other items your household may need.
- If authorities recommend having iodine tablets on hand for your area, follow their instructions exactly regarding how to obtain and take them.
In the Event of an Alert
- Stay calm and listen to the authorities.
- Go inside a building as soon as possible and stay there until further notice.
- Close doors and windows.
- Turn off any systems that bring in outside air when authorities recommend doing so.
- Do not leave your shelter to pick up family members: follow the procedures established by the authorities and schools.
If you are outdoors
Quickly seek shelter in a closed building. Avoid staying in your vehicle as your primary shelter. Then follow official instructions regarding clothing or items that may have been exposed.
If you are indoors
Stay indoors, close all openings, and follow the instructions issued by the authorities. Do not go outside until the alert is lifted or new official instructions are issued.
After the alert
Do not consume water or food that may have been contaminated, and do not handle objects that may have been exposed until the authorities have provided instructions on what to do.
Key takeaway: In the event of a nuclear alert, the most important rule is to follow official instructions and remain sheltered until further notice.
