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Respond to a disaster

When an air-raid alert sounds

Follow local instructions and know where to shelter.

At homeOut and aboutIn a carEvacuating

This guide includes South Korean official guidance. Emergency numbers, shelters and procedures differ by country. Follow local authorities and emergency services.

First, check this

Identify the type of alert and follow local instructions; evacuate promptly when directed.

Prepare

  • In South Korea, find nearby civil-defense shelters through official local resources. Know the route and prepare contacts, medicines and mobility aids.

During an air-raid alert

  • Move in an orderly manner to a designated shelter or suitable underground facility as instructed, and listen for updates. If driving, stop safely and follow instructions. Guidance differs for chemical, biological and radiological hazards; follow the specific official advice.

Source: www.safekorea.go.kr

Sources may be in Korean or English. Always follow current local guidance.

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