* Understand nuclear attack hazards (See Chapter 2, page 9)

On the widespread threat of fallout, remember: 

     * The most dangerous period is the first 24 hours after
     fallout arrives.  But you might have to use fallout shelter
     for up to two weeks.

     * Highly dangerous amounts of fallout are visible.  They look
     like particles of sand or salt.

* There is little danger that adults could inhale or swallow enough fallout particles to hurt them.  Small children, however, could be injured by drinking contaminated water or milk.

     * 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: 

     * A basement corner below ground level, or a storm cellar, is
     the best place to improvise fallout protection.

     * For the best possible protection, use heavy and dense
     materials
     for shielding.

* Prepare emergency supplies (See Chapter 6, page 39)

     Especially important are: 

     * Water and other liquids.

     * Food requiring no cooking.

     * Special medicines.

* Conserve emergency supplies; maintain sanitation (See Chapter 7, page 45)

* Reduce fire hazards (See Chapter 8, page 51)

* Know the basics of emergency medical care (See Chapter 9, page 55)

     If no doctor is available, especially important are actions
     to: 

     * Restore breathing.

     * Stop serious bleeding.

     * Treat for shock.

     * Treat broken bones and burns.

* Follow official instructions