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attacks as they happen and give yourself a head-start in preparing for the worst. Remember however your government may enforce a media blackout to prevent widespread panic! Secondly, listen and follow any information released by your government relating to an attack which has just taken place.

Work out quickly where an attack has taken place and if the agent is airborne, work out wind direction and speed and use a pre-formulated escape route if necessary.

Do NOT head towards the epicentre of an attack and follow any instructions regarding quarantine if you find yourself within a zone of attack. Emergency services should already have been dispatched and if an antidote is immediately available it will most likely be carried by government personnel close to the epicentre of the attack. Trying to evacuate AFTER exposure to certain agents may limit your chances of survival.

Purchase and have access to a high-quality gasmask and in possible a full NBC suit. Such items could save your life if accessed quickly following the release of a chemical/biological agent.

If the threat is airborne and if evacuation is impossible then you must remain in your home and seal it off from any approaching chemical/biological agent. A good supply of duct-tape and plastic covering is essential and should be used to seal areas around windows and doors and cover any vents which draw in external air. Any other sources of outside air should also be covered and sealed.

Many of the same rules regarding conventional warfare apply here and it is advisable to have a good supply of food and bottled water located around the house and listen carefully to news broadcasts in case the enemy has targeted the municipal water supply.

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