Keep your emergency supplies in this room, or in a “go bag” you can easily grab before moving to the room. The goal when sheltering-in- place during a nuclear event is to put as many walls as possible between you and harmful radiation and contaminated material. A good shelter-in-place location is an interior room with no windows on the lower floors of a building. You may also want to pre-identify the best rooms for taking shelter in your home, workplace, school, or other places where you spend a lot of time.

You should also have a battery-powered flashlight and AM/FM radio in case you lose electricity.

Keep 7 to 10 days of emergency supplies like water, food, and medical necessities.

Have an emergency plan that allows you to communicate and reunite with your loved ones.

To prepare for a nuclear event, follow the three basic readiness steps used for any hazard, including earthquakes, floods, and fires: There are simple steps you can take to prepare for a nuclear incident and to protect yourself if it does happen. Nuclear threats today are significantly diminished from the days of the Cold War when buildings had fallout shelters and school children practiced “duck and cover” - but threats still do exist.

Nevertheless, it’s important to prepare for any hazard we may face in Southern California, including possible nuclear and radiological incidents.

The likelihood of a nuclear incident or attack occurring in Los Angeles is very low. Multi-Year Training / Exercise Plan (MYTEP).Useful DSW / Emergency Information Sites.Loyalty Affirmation for Public Employees.Disaster Service Worker Program for Public Employees.

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