What should people do following a dirty bomb explosion?
Leave the immediate area on foot. Do not panic. Do not take public or private transportation such as buses or cars before they have been checked for contamination by competent authorities.Go inside the nearest building. Staying inside will reduce exposure to any radioactive material that may be present. Turn to local radio or TV channels for advisories from emergency response and health authorities. If radioactive material was released, local news broadcasts will advise people where to report for radiation monitoring and other tests to determine whether they were in fact exposed and what steps to take to protect their health.When appropriate facilities are available, remove clothes as soon as possible, place them in a plastic bag, and seal it. Removing clothing will eliminate most of the external radiation exposure from any radioactive materials deposited on them. Saving clothing will facilitate testing for exposure without invasive sampling.Take a shower or wash with soap and water. F
