ts 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

* * * * *

CHAPTER 2

UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS OF NUCLEAR ATTACK

SUMMARY

1. The main hazards of a nuclear attack are blast, heat, fire, and
fallout radiation.

2. You _may_ be able to protect yourself against blast and heat by
getting inside a shelter or taking cover, before the nuclear explosions
occur. You may be able to avoid fire injuries by putting out small
fires or escaping from large fires that might occur in your area.

3.