In Time of Emergency - A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack, Natural Disasters (1968) by United States. Office of Civil Defense
page 11 of 103 (10%)
page 11 of 103 (10%)
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* A person exposed to fallout radiation does _not_ become
radioactive. Radiation sickness is _not_ contagious; one person cannot "catch it" from another person. * KNOW THE ATTACK WARNING SIGNAL (See Chapter 3, page 17) * On outdoor warning devices, the Attack Warning Signal is a _3- to 5-minute_ wavering sound, or a series of short blasts on whistles or horns. * This signal means: An enemy attack against the United States has been detected. _Take protective action_. (This signal has no other meaning, and will be used for no other purpose.) * On warning, don't use the phone. Get information from radio. * KNOW THE LOCATION OF FALLOUT SHELTER (See Chapter 4, page 23) * Public shelters are marked like this. * Good shelters can be prepared in homes with basements. * IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE, IMPROVISE PROTECTION (See Chapter 5, page 33) Remember: |
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