Behaviour indoors in the event of the release of hazardous substances
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If there is a release of hazardous substances, it is important to stay up to date: Pay attention to announcements on the radio, television or from loudspeaker vehicles. Seek information on the Internet. And inform other occupants of the building.
If you are at home when an alert reaches you, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Stay in the building.
Temporarily take in endangered passers-by.
Inform – if necessary – other occupants of the building.
Close windows and doors.
Turn off fans and air conditioning systems; close the ventilation slots in the window frames.
Seek out a protected internal room in your apartment, ideally one which has no outside windows.
In the event that radioactive substances are released, seek out a cellar from preference.
Avoid the unnecessary consumption of oxygen by candles or similar.
Turn the radio (VHF, regional stations) or the television on to get information.
Pay attention to the announcements by the authorities and the emergency personnel.
Only make telephone calls in emergencies.
In the event of the ingress of hazardous substances, use the available respiratory protective devices, if necessary an improvised face mask (surgical masks, cloths…).
Wait for the all-clear before leaving the building or opening windows. To do this, follow reports on the radio, the Internet or via the warning app NINA.
