Nuclear Ready

1. To protect against a blast wave, what should you do with windows?

Open them to equalize pressure

Board them up or use blast film

Cover them with pillows

2. What can you use to add mass to your shelter walls for better shielding?

Mirrors

Books, furniture, and containers of water

Balloons

3. Why should you shut off ventilation systems (HVAC) if sheltering in place?

To save electricity

To prevent drawing in contaminated air

To make it quieter

4. What is the 'Half-Value Layer' concept in shielding?

The material thickness that reduces radiation by half

The time it takes for radiation to decrease by half

Half of your shelter's value

5. If sealing a room, what material is best for covering gaps under doors and windows?

Newspaper

Plastic sheeting and duct tape

Cotton balls