RADIATION SICKNESS

admin | September 1, 2007

Radiation sickness is caused by the invisible rays given off by particles of radioactive fallout. If a person has received a large dose of radiation in a short period of time–generally, less than a week–he will become seriously ill and probably will die. But if he has received only a small or medium dose, his [...]

KNOW ABOUT WARNING BEFORE AN EMERGENCY

admin | July 9, 2007

Learn what outdoor warning signals are used in your community, what they sound like, what they mean, and what actions you should take when you hear them. Make sure you know the difference between the Attack Warning Signal and the Attention or Alert Signal (if both are used in your community). DURING AN EMERGENCY 1. [...]