“Dirty Bombs” are the most likely source of radiation exposure. A dirty bomb is not a bomb that just needs to be cleaned; a dirty bomb is a small explosive device packaged with radioactive materials. During any event that releases radiation, your best protection is to follow the recommendations of authorities. Here are a few tips to help:

A dirty bomb is thousands of times less dangerous than a nuclear weapon similar to the type used in Japan at the end of World War II. The fact that you have survived the initial explosion and you are not badly injured probably means you are going to be okay, but there are a few things you should do to further increase your chance of survival.