The Ministry of Health told what you need to have at home to protect yourself from the consequences of a radiation accident. The instructions were published by the press service of the Ministry of Health.

The department stated that, despite international supervision of the work of the ZNPP in Energodar, it is better to be prepared for any emergency situations, including those related to the spread of radiation..

“If a radiation accident has occurred in your area, you can wait it out indoors,” the Ministry of Health notes..

If you will stay in the house and not in the shelter, the Ministry of Health also recommends that you prepare tape, film or thick fabric in advance..

The department explains that radioactive dust will settle on all possible surfaces, so it is important to seal windows and doors.

“After that, don’t come near them. Do not use external ventilation or heating systems, reduce the possibility of ingress of air from the street,” the Ministry of Health notes..

It is also recommended to prepare.

1) Hygiene products: soap, shampoo.

In particular, after entering the room, you need to wash off all dust and dirt from the body, so it is best to take a shower. In the absence of such an opportunity, the Ministry of Health advises to wash hands, face and exposed skin. At the same time, it is important not to rub the skin, this can damage it, provoking the ingress of radioactive substances into the wound..

2) Plastic sealed bags, change of clothes and shoes.

The Ministry of Health advises to change into clean clothes after you wash off the dust. Dirty clothes should be carefully collected in plastic bags, it is best that the bags are airtight. Keep packed clothes away from people or pets..

3) Food and water.

The Ministry of Health notes that it is important to take care of food and water supplies in advance. It is advised to store appropriate supplies in airtight containers. Bottled water in such cases is considered fit for consumption..

It is noted that boiling will not help to purify water from radioactive substances.. Tap water can only be used for washing, not for consumption.

4) Medicines.

The Ministry of Health also advises to prepare a stock of medicines that may be required for health reasons..

It is noted that potassium iodide should be taken only if there is a corresponding instruction from the authorities or the State Emergency Service..

The Ministry of Health notes that taking potassium iodide “for prevention” unnecessarily is unacceptable, because it can be harmful to health.

5) Communications.

Since the authorities, if necessary, will inform about the situation and give instructions on actions, it is important to take care of the availability of means of communication, in particular mobile Internet, as well as television. In addition, the Ministry of Health advises buying a radio receiver that can operate on batteries in the event of a power outage.. It is noted that information must be obtained from official sources..

It is also important to collect documents as they may be useful for evacuation..

“You can protect yourself from the effects of radiation only if you follow three basic rules - stay in shelter, follow official information and follow the instructions of the authorities,” the Ministry of Health emphasized..

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Important! This publication is for general information purposes only and cannot be used as a basis for establishing any diagnoses.. If you are ill or need a diagnosis, see your doctor!