Die Anschläge in New York und Washington am 11

You should respond to a test alarm (e.g. at your 
workplace) in the same manner as you would respond to 
a real fire. Should you one day take a “real” fire alarm to 
be a test and fail to respond, this may place you and the 
emergency services in danger. 
Further information is available from your local fire brigade! 
Hazardous substances – 
Protection principles
 
Hazardous substances may be released in industry, when 
transporting hazardous materials, and even in the home. The 
scenarios range from the careless handling of cleaning 
agents through accidents to a crisis situation in which such 
substances may pose a threat to our health. Radioactive and 
toxic chemical substances occur as gases, fumes and dust 
particles. When released, such substances can pose a threat 
to people, depending on the type of substance and the 
amount released. 

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The individual citizen is not generally able to identify whether 
a dangerous situation applies which requires special 
protection measures for the population. In such cases, you 
should heed the announcements and recommendations from 
the authorities, which are broadcast via radio and public 
address systems. A number of simple rules of conduct 
provide for enhanced protection in certain dangerous 
situations and can help to reduce dangers. 
Self-protective behaviour in case of risk of radioactive 
contamination: 
1. When 
outdoors: 
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Go to the nearest inhabited house. 
Try to move at right-angles to the wind direction, 
breathe through a breathing mask if possible, but 
use a handkerchief at least. 
If you have already come into contact with 
radioactive substances, change your outer clothing 
and shoes on entering the house. 
Leave contaminated outer clothing and shoes 
outside of the living area. 
Wash your face, hair, hands, nose and ears 
thoroughly. 
Follow the instructions which apply in buildings.