Radiological & Nuclear Emergency Safety Checklist — Canada: 15 Items
Follow official radiation emergency sheltering and public-health directions.
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📋 Prepare with Official Information
Notes: Communities near nuclear facilities may have specific planning zones.
Communities near nuclear facilities may have specific planning zones.
Notes: Follow verified instructions from emergency authorities.
Follow verified instructions from emergency authorities.
Notes: Choose a suitable indoor location and available routes.
Choose a suitable indoor location and available routes.
Notes: Include a radio and contact information.
Include a radio and contact information.
Notes: Take it only when public-health officials direct you to do so.
Take it only when public-health officials direct you to do so.
📋 Respond to a Radiation Emergency
Notes: Different releases require different protective actions.
Different releases require different protective actions.
Notes: A substantial building can reduce exposure in some situations.
A substantial building can reduce exposure in some situations.
Notes: Wait for incident-specific instructions on air systems.
Wait for incident-specific instructions on air systems.
Notes: Follow official advisories for local supplies.
Follow official advisories for local supplies.
Notes: Incorrect use can cause harm and does not protect against all radiation.
Incorrect use can cause harm and does not protect against all radiation.
📋 Wait for Clearance and Recover
Notes: Do not rely on unverified radiation maps or social posts.
Do not rely on unverified radiation maps or social posts.
Notes: Procedures depend on the situation and substance.
Procedures depend on the situation and substance.
Notes: Describe exposure circumstances to clinicians.
Describe exposure circumstances to clinicians.
Notes: Monitoring and cleanup may take time.
Monitoring and cleanup may take time.
Notes: Replenish kits and update emergency contacts.
Replenish kits and update emergency contacts.
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Who This Checklist Helps
Follow official radiation emergency sheltering and public-health directions.
Use this checklist to prepare before an incident, respond to verified instructions, and check for remaining hazards afterward. Review the specific local and provincial guidance for your circumstances.
Important Scope & Safety Notes
Preparedness recommendations can change with the risk, community, weather, medical needs, and emergency response. This is an independent practical adaptation, not a government publication or real-time alert service. Do not place private medical or identity details in a publicly shared checklist.
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