Shelter

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Identify or build shelter with thick walls/basement (fallout protection)

Seal all windows, doors, vents with plastic sheeting + duct tape

Blankets and warm clothing (power may be out)

Duct tape + heavy plastic sheeting (room sealing reinforcement)

Water

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Water: minimum 2 weeks supply in sealed containers

Bottled water stored away from windows and exterior walls

Food

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Food: 2-week non-perishable supply (sealed cans, sealed packages)

Medical

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Potassium iodide (KI) tablets — one per person, prescribed dose

First aid kit + prescription medications (14-day supply)

Detection

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Radiation dosimeter or Geiger counter with batteries

Protection

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N95 or P100 respirators (multiple per person)

Goggles + full-body coverage clothing (outer layer for contamination)

Hygiene

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Large heavy-duty garbage bags for waste and decontamination

Soap, shampoo, and clean towels for decontamination showers

Bucket with lid (portable toilet)

Communication

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Battery or hand-crank radio (tune to emergency broadcasts)

Light

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Flashlights + extra batteries

Records

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Radiation exposure log (paper + pen)

Reference

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Written 7-10 rule reference card (radiation decay rate)

Mental Health

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Entertainment: books, cards, games (for extended shelter stay)