Survival Tips
Helpful Phone Numbers
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Emergency Services: 911
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Regional Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 800-CDC-INFO
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 888-232-6348
Preparation:​
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Keep up to date with news to anticipate potential biological warfare strike
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Research the expected biological that is expected to be deployed
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Stock up on medical supplies such as anti-viral/bacterial medications
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Have a first aid kit ready
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Stock up on food with long shelf life (cans, packaged food)
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Charge all electronics
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Have hygiene products (especially antibacterial soap)
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Have a radio
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Stock up on purified water
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Seal up windows and other cracks
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Buy a respirator
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Buy gloves/ safety goggles
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Buy large/medium airtight bags
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Withdraw some money
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Move to a safer area (if possible)
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Familiarize yourself with bioweapon safety procedures in your area
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Follow instructions from the authorities
Surviving the Attack
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Do not go outside until it is safe to do so
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Letting someone inside may expose you to biological agents
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Remain in an area that offers protection such as a basement or bunker. (Avoid windows)
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Ration out food (2000 calories) and water
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Conserve electricity
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Wear a gas mask
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Wear safety goggles/gloves
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Place clothes in an airtight bag if you suspect they are contaminated
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Avoid tap water
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Boil tap water if water is critically low (drink at your own risk)
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Place waste in airtight bag
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Shower to rinse of potential microbes