

This story was originally published August 24, 2017, 12:22 PM. This collection has old maps showing where fallout shelters were in the 1950s and 60s.

Alerts could also go out through email, social media and text messages. Where To Find Designated Fallout Shelters Near Me. The emergency alert system would be activated and a large broadcast through television and radio stations would let people know what’s happened and what to do. Fallout shelters offer extreme protection against nuclear fallout, and theyre scattered throughout. Listen for instructions from emergency response personnel. Make a family emergency plan and build an emergency supply kit with food and water to last at least three days, a battery-operated or hand crank radio, flashlight, first aid kit, whistle, dust mask, moist towelettes, garbage bags for personal sanitation, wrench or pliers, maps, cell phone with chargers and backup batteries.Ĥ. Fallout radiation is the greatest threat during the first two weeks, then loses intensity quickly.

Shield yourself with heavy, dense materials like thick walls, concrete, bricks, books and earth.Ģ. The yellow highlighted sections of the map designate areas of the county covered by shelter spaces. This map shows the part of Dallas County where I grew up. The Dallas CSP has the county divided in to seven sections. Find a basement or get to the center of a tall building. This map is one of 7 maps in the Dallas CSP and shows a typical example of how a community fallout shelter plan is laid out. Put distance between you and radiation particles.
