• Close outside doors and windows.
• Turn off fans and air conditioners. These actions help keep out radioactive material.
• Keep pets inside and shelter farm animals and place on stored feed, if possible.
• Keep your radio or TV turned on and listen for emergency instructions.
• Keep telephone lines open for emergency use.
• Monitor the situation for changes and make preparations in the event you are notified to evacuate.

• Close windows and air vents.

• Take the best available shelter.
• Monitor your cell phone or radio for further instructions.
• Stay inside until you are told it is safe to go out.

If asked to evacuate

• Close and lock all doors and windows.
• Shut off appliances and faucets.
• Bring the suggested items with you (listed on Pre-emergency Checklist page).
• Be sure your neighbors know what to do.
• Close car windows and vents.
• Tune to an EAS radio station and follow instructions from officials.
• Follow evacuation routes to the reception centers identified on the Evacuation Map, Routes and Reception Centers Information Page.
• If you need transportation assistance go to a pickup point listed on the Transportation Pickup Page for your municipality, or call your local municipal emergency operations center at the number listed.
• Pets – Service animals will be permitted inside reception centers and shelters. Pet sheltering information will be available at the reception centers and shelters for your area.