What to do in a radiation hazard situation
When there is an imminent radiation hazard
- Go indoors
- Close doors, windows and vents. Turn off the ventilation
- Keep food and drink in airtight containers
- Listen to the radio. The instructions given by the authorities are broadcast on the radio. The Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) provides news also in English on the Internet
- Take an iodine tablet only after the authorities have told you to do so
- Do not use the telephone
Information on a radiation hazard situation
- From the media: the authorities provide the latest instructions and information for people via radio and television
- From the Finnish Broadcasting Company's teletext service, page 867 (in Finnish)
- From the Finnish Broadcasting Company's teletext service, page 868 (in Finnish)
- Rescue services in Finland, Ministry of the Interior´s pages on the internet
There is current information about radiation and nuclear safety on STUK's news pages. In a radiation hazard situation, STUK provides updated information on any changes in the situation. STUK's bulletins include information on how to prepare for foreseeable changes in the situation.
Contact STUK
STUK - Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
P.O. BOX 14, 00881 Helsinki, Finland
Tel. +358 9 759 881