On the table, pile as much shielding material as it will hold without
collapsing. Around the table, place as much shielding material as
possible.

When family members are "inside the shelter"--that is, under the
table--block the opening with other shielding material.

If you don't have a large table or workbench available--or if more
shelter space is needed--place furniture or large appliances in the
corner of the basement so they will serve as the "walls" of your
shelter.

As a "ceiling" for it, use doors from the house that have been taken off
their hinges. On top of the doors, pile as much shielding material as
they will support. Stack other shielding material around the "walls" of
your shelter.

When all persons are inside the shelter space, block the opening with
shielding material.


USING A STORM CELLAR FOR FALLOUT PROTECTION

A below-ground storm cellar can be used as an improvised fallout
shelter, but additional shielding material may be needed to provide
adequate protection from fallout radiation.

If the existing roof of the storm cellar is made of wood or other light
material, it should be covered with one foot of earth or an equivalent