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The purpose of the RADIS stations is to monitor the level of ionizing radiation (IS) in Lithuania and inform the population about its changes. There are 43 stations that measure the level of JS in the air and 3 stations that measure the radioactive contamination of the water of Neris and Nemunas throughout the territory of Lithuania.
In order to capture a possible change in the JS level due to a possible accident at a Belarusian nuclear power plant, near the border with the Republic of Belarus, the network of RADIS stations is being compacted. The data provided by the RADIS stations is constantly monitored (24/7) by CSR specialists.
This data can also be monitored by any resident who has selected the active link “Radiation History in Lithuania” on the RSC website or by clicking here.
Information from the Radiation Protection Center
In case of an accident
In the event of a nuclear accident in a neighboring country, the population would be warned by short warning messages on mobile phones, audible sirens and information via the Lithuanian National Radio and Television. In areas where there are no sirens and there is no access to other warning systems, people would be warned and informed by dispatching police vehicles, fire brigades, ambulances and other services.
Upon receiving the civil security signal “Attention everyone”, it is necessary to immediately enter the building or stay inside the building, turn on the Lithuanian national radio or television, listen to the published information and behave as recommended.
The responsible authorities will assess the potential risk of the accident, the meteorological conditions (wind direction and speed, precipitation), other circumstances and, in this context, will make recommendations for protective measures (hiding, evacuation or temporary relocation, stable blockage of iodine, food, drinking water consumption). restrictions, etc.).
Information from the Radiation Protection Center
Upon notification of a nuclear accident, immediately go to the nearest building and, if indoors, immediately close and seal windows, vents, and turn off air conditioning systems that use outside air. When outdoors, the nose and mouth should be covered with a handkerchief, scarf, or any other material that can protect the respiratory tract.
This will help reduce the amount of radioactive material that enters the body. When returning from the field, carefully remove clothing that may be contaminated with radioactive materials, do not shake or wipe it, put it in a plastic bag and keep it away from people and animals. If you have the opportunity to wash, as soon as possible you should do so with soap and running water or thoroughly clean the exposed areas of the body with a damp towel or damp cloths.
In the event of an accident at the Belarusian nuclear power plant, various radionuclides, including radioactive iodine, would be released into the environment. After assessing the situation, the RSC will make proposals on the basis of which the Ministry of Health will recommend the use of stable iodine preparations – potassium iodide (IC) tablets. They are used to protect the thyroid gland from the damaging effects of radioactive iodine. When CI tablets are taken on time, the thyroid gland becomes blocked (saturated) with stable iodine, thus preventing the accumulation of inhaled radioactive iodine in it and causing damage to this gland from cancers and other diseases.
For different age groups, the single daily dose of 65 mg IC tablets is:
- For newborns up to 1 month of age, the recommended single dose of IC is a quarter tablet;
- for babies from 1 month. up to 3 years, the recommended single dose of IC is half a tablet;
- for children 3 to 12 years old, the recommended single dose of CI is one tablet;
- for children 12 years and older and adults, the recommended single dose of CI is two tablets.
Information from the Radiation Protection Center
The RSC reaffirms that the data provided by the RADIS stations are constantly monitored, so the competent authorities will immediately inform the public of any danger associated with the release of radioactive materials into the environment, and it would not be worthwhile for the population to acquire devices of dose. Dose measuring devices must be used by specialists who know the displayed units of measurement and are able to correctly evaluate the measured values. To ensure that the device displays data correctly, it must be properly calibrated and maintained at the intervals specified by the manufacturer.
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