Reach shelter
- Follow CDC guidance to get inside a building and follow local emergency instructions.
- Move to a basement or interior area when appropriate and safe.
Radiological shelter planning
Get inside. Stay inside. Stay tuned.
Start with official shelter instructions. Prepare ordinary supplies that make time indoors more manageable.
Think through the first stepsHour 0–1 Hour 1–24 Day 2–3
The first 72 hours start with a plan.
Use this as a planning outline. Follow current local instructions during an emergency; the stages are not a countdown or an all-clear.
Stay informed indoors
- Remain sheltered and follow emergency officials' instructions.
- Keep ordinary lighting, stored supplies and your communication plan accessible.
Follow official directions
- Do not treat a timeline as an all-clear. Follow official instructions about leaving shelter.
- Use the linked CDC guidance for radiation-specific protective actions.
What this gear will not do
None of the products in this collection protects against radiation, fallout or an electromagnetic pulse. Camping filters, pouches and blankets are not radiation-protection equipment. This shopping page does not replace emergency instructions.
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Before you choose.
Are these radiation-protection products?
No. They are ordinary lighting, storage and comfort items. Shelter decisions and radiation precautions must follow emergency authorities.
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