What do we do when a nuclear disaster ensues? Do you know how to deal with it, ensure your safety and survival as well as that of your family? Here are a few things you can do.

• Do not panic

➢ It is for certain that the whenever a disaster ensues, our initial reaction is fear. It is perfectly normal but there is nothing good in the outcome whenever we panic.
➢ Calm yourself by taking deep breaths
➢ Set aside a few minutes to recollect your thoughts and think of a plan

• Be informed

➢ Turn on news on TV or radio
➢ Learn as much as you can about the nuclear attack
➢ Pay attention to the size, number and location of the blast
➢ Learn about the wind and weather patterns

• Gather your family

➢ Call family who are outside your house at the time of detonation
➢ Kids who are at school should be informed to stay-put until further notice has been released
➢ If you have kids on boarding school, determine if they are safer there than they will be at your home

• Lock doors

➢ Secure your perimeter
➢ Assure everyone in your home and try to provide normalcy to avoid stressing your kids
➢ Be sure that you have enough provisions for you and your family