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Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones in a radiation emergency.
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In a radiation emergency:
Get inside a building and take shelter for at least 24 hours.
Stay inside to reduce your exposure to radiation.
Stay tuned for important information about how to keep you and your family safe.
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Page last reviewed: August 6, 2021