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On entering: decontamination
- Take off your outer clothing before going in, if you can. According to the CDC, removing the outer layer removes up to 90% of radioactive material.
- Put it in a plastic bag, seal it and leave it away from people and pets.
- Shower with warm water, soap and shampoo. No conditioner: it binds radioactive material to hair. Don't scrub or scratch your skin.
- No shower: wash your hands, face and exposed skin at a sink, or wipe with a damp cloth or wipes. Blow your nose and wipe your eyelids, eyelashes and ears.
- Put on clean clothes that were stored inside.
- Pets that were outside: wash them with soap and water, wearing gloves.
