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Explosions
Ready — If you are at home during a fire, go to your previously designated outside meeting place and stay there. Never go back into a burning building. Use a wet cloth, if possible, to Use the back of your hand to If you catch fire, do not run. If you ...More…
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What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly
Centers for Disease Control — To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, use generators, pressure washers, grills, and similar items outdoors only. If the power is out longer than two hours, throw away food that has a temperature higher than 40°F. In hot weather, stay cool and ...More…
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Main Areas
Ready — Ready America, Educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Want to reach your state or local government to see how you can prepare for events that happen in your ...More…
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Environmental Protection Agency — If you have not linked from an existing page, please check for typographical errors in the URL you entered or contact Internet Support and we will correct the problem. If you do not see a link above or your browser does not support the above ...More…
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Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
FEMA — Nuclear power plants use the heat generated from nuclear fission in a contained environment to convert water to steam, which powers generators to produce electricity. Nuclear power plants operate in most states in the country and produce about 20 ...More…
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Nuclear Event Response
Centers for Disease Control — If a significant quantity of radiation is released, a national emergency-response plan that includes federal, state, and local agencies will be activated. For many years CDC has participated in emergency-response drills and has worked closely ...More…
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Household Chemical Emergency
FEMA — Nearly every household uses products containing hazardous materials or chemicals. There are probably many hazardous materials throughout your home. Take a tour of your home to see where these materials are located. Use the list of common ...More…
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Hazardous Materials
FEMA — Chemicals are found everywhere. They purify drinking water, increase crop production, and simplify household chores. But chemicals also can be hazardous to humans or the environment if used or released improperly. Hazards can occur during ...More…
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Frequently Asked Questions about a Radiation Emergency
Centers for Disease Control — Should I Take Potassium Iodide During a Radiation Emergency? Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. Different types of radiation exist, some of which have more energy than others. Amounts of radiation released into the ...More…
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Frequently Asked Questions About a Nuclear Blast
Centers for Disease Control — With the recent threats of terrorism, many people have expressed concern about the likelihood and effects of a nuclear blast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed this fact sheet to describe what happens when a ...More…
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Dirty Bombs
Centers for Disease Control — See also: What We Learn About Radiation Threats from Movies?Fact or Fiction Addresses misconceptions and answers questions about radiation threats. People have expressed concern about dirty bombs and what they should do to protect themselves if a ...More…
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Ready.gov - Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
Ready — The Ready Campaign of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Download the latest Flash Player / National Preparedness ...More…