During his speech, President of the aggressor country Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of Russia's participation in the Treaty on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms and readiness for nuclear exercises.
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The enemy has repeatedly threatened Ukrainians with the use of nuclear weapons and it is better to know the algorithm of actions that can save lives in a dangerous situation.
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Turn on the radio, TV or use the Internet to be notified of the corresponding threat and further actions.
Operational information should be reported by the State Emergency Service, the General Staff, the police or local authorities on the pages of their official websites or social networks or in official Viber or Telegram channels. If the Internet connection is unstable, you can use light versions of social networks (Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite). However, there is a high probability that the Internet and communication facilities will not work at all in the zone of destruction of nuclear weapons, there will be no electricity. Therefore, take care of the availability of a battery-powered radio in advance.. This may be the only means of communication in an emergency..
What to do if a nuclear explosion caught on the street.
If you notice a flash in the sky (or its reflection from surfaces), in no case look in that direction. This is fraught with corneal burns, flash blindness and eye burns..
Get down on the ground. Try to find a recess or ledge within a second of availability, behind which you can hide from the shock wave and debris.
Try to cover all exposed parts of the body: lay with your feet in the direction of the explosion, face down, put your hands under you to protect them from burns and injuries.
If possible, cover your ears with headphones - this is protection against barotrauma.
Cover your mouth and nose with a mask, cloth or handkerchief, breathe through them. However, these agents cannot fully protect against internal exposure.. Therefore, it is important to get into cover as quickly as possible..
Run for cover as soon as you can get to your feet and when the blast from the use of nuclear weapons has passed.
You need to run for cover considering the direction of the wind.. If it blows from the epicenter of the explosion - move perpendicular (left or right) in the direction of the wind. Otherwise, move against the wind.
The main criterion for finding shelter is minute availability. If there is no specially equipped storage nearby, a basement or the center of large concrete buildings with a minimum number of windows and doors is better.. Areas of the building where it is safe to hide in the event of the use of nuclear weapons, see illustration.
What to do when you get to the hideout.
Remove your outer layer of clothing before entering cover.. This can eliminate up to 90% of radioactive contamination and reduce the amount of time you are exposed to radiation.. To prevent the spread of radioactive dust, be very careful when removing clothing, try to avoid skin contact with contaminated clothing.. Put clothes in a plastic bag or airtight container. The best option would be to change clothes completely.
Make sure that the room you are using as a shelter is not exposed to outside air.. Close all windows, doors, ventilation openings, turn off the air conditioner and heater. Move to a room with no windows if possible.
Move away from other people in the room, do not touch them. You can cause radioactive contamination of each other.
Do not eat or touch anything that may have experienced radioactive contamination.
Perform decontamination - measures to clean up from radiation contamination of the body, premises, surfaces and objects with which you are in contact. Tap water can be used to wash radioactive contamination from skin and surfaces, unless there have been official reports prohibiting its use.. It is recommended to take a cool shower using detergents. Avoid strong rubbing of the skin, this can lead to skin damage and the ingestion of radionuclides into the body..
If showering is not available, wash all exposed skin, especially hands and face.. Use soap and plenty of water. Do not rub the skin in places where there are scratches or wounds to prevent radionuclides from entering the body. If you don't have access to water at all, use a damp cloth, a clean, damp cloth, or a damp paper towel.. Thoroughly wipe all exposed skin.
Wipe surfaces and objects with a damp cloth or paper towel. This is a must, no matter what room you use as a shelter..
If possible, wear clean, tight, maximally closed clothing that could not be exposed to radioactive contamination.
Find a source of information (radio, TV, internet). To avoid missing instructions, do not turn off your radio or other communication device.
Remain in cover for 24 hours unless other instructions are provided by authorities for relocation or evacuation.
What to do if a nuclear explosion caught you indoors.
Make sure no air enters the room. Close all windows, doors, ventilation openings, turn off the air conditioner and heater. Move to a room with no windows if possible.
Remain in cover for 24 hours unless other instructions are provided by authorities for relocation or evacuation. To avoid missing instructions, do not turn off your radio or other communication device.
Do not eat or touch anything that may have experienced radioactive contamination.
If your family members were in another hideout at the time of the nuclear attack, they must remain there until they are allowed to leave..
Keep your pets inside the shelter.
Do not use tap water until you receive an appropriate message about its safety..
What to do if a nuclear explosion caught you on the way.
If you notice a flash in the sky (or its reflection from surfaces), in no case look in that direction. This is fraught with corneal burns, flash blindness and eye burns..
Stop your car on a safe part of the road.
Close all windows, doors, hatches and openings, block the flow of air from outside.
Take a defensive posture (cover your head with your hands and rest your elbows on your knees).
If possible, cover your ears with headphones - this is protection against barotrauma.
Cover your mouth and nose with a mask, cloth or handkerchief, breathe through them until you are in cover: this should protect you from getting radionuclides into the body.
After the explosion, you need to immediately find shelter. The main criterion is minute availability. If there is no specially equipped storage nearby, a basement or the center of large concrete buildings with a minimum number of windows and doors is better..
Recall that the Foreign Ministry reacted to Moscow's nuclear rhetoric and called for urgent measures.