Behaviour outside or in the car in the event of the release of hazardous substances
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If you are outdoors or in your car when a hazardous material release alert reaches you, here are a few things to keep in mind to protect yourself.
Outside
Pay attention to announcements by the police and the fire brigade.
Move across the direction of the wind, if possible; breathe through a respiratory protection device, if possible, at least through a handkerchief.
Seek out the nearest closed building.
If you have already come into contact with hazardous substances, change your outer clothing and shoes.
Pack the contaminated outer clothing and shoes in plastic bags and place these outside the living area, outside the building, as far as this is possible.
First wash your hands thoroughly, then your face and hair, as well as your nose and ears, with soap and water.
In the event that biological substances are released, the disinfection of your hands is also recommended.
Follow the instructions for sheltering in buildings.
In the car
Switch off the ventilation and close the windows.
Listen to the radio (VHF, region stations) and follow the instructions of the authorities and emergency personnel.
Seek out the nearest closed building, if the authorities and emergency services do not issue any instructions to the contrary. Request admission and observe the instructions for sheltering in buildings there.
