What should I do in the first minutes after a nuclear explosion?
Don't look at the flash: turn away and cover your head and neck. Once the blast wave passes, get into the nearest solid building or underground shelter; at home, move to an inner room without windows. Don't run home if reliable shelter is nearby. Then close windows and doors tightly and switch off ventilation.
Where is the safest place to shelter from radiation in an apartment?
A basement or underground parking, an inner hallway, a storeroom or a windowless bathroom. Rooms with large windows, balconies and cars offer poor protection from radioactive dust. Close windows and doors, turn off ventilation and air conditioning, and leave shoes and outerwear by the entrance.
What goes in an emergency kit?
The app's minimum kit: 3–4 L of water per person per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight with spare batteries, a power bank and cables, an AM/FM radio, a first-aid kit, an FFP2/N95 respirator and bags for contaminated clothing. Keep documents, cash and key contacts on paper together.
When should I take potassium iodide?
Only when officials announce a risk of radioactive iodine release. Potassium iodide saturates the thyroid; it does not protect the rest of the body from radiation. Taken without that advice it may be useless or harmful, especially with thyroid conditions. Until then, shelter, sealing and safe water come first.
Does Nuclear Guide work without internet?
Yes. Instructions, checklists, the calendar, the patient log and the supplies tracker all work offline. A connection is needed only if you choose to support the developer through Google Play. The app runs on Android 6.0 and later.
Is this an official government app?
No. Nuclear Guide is an independent reference from RE:RiSE systems. It does not replace official alerts, sirens or instructions from emergency services. In an emergency, follow official announcements first and use the app as a supporting checklist.
Where are my notes and photos stored?
Only on your phone, encrypted. We never receive them. Cloud backup is turned off, so your notes won't move to a new phone or survive a reset. That is by design, so sensitive data never leaves the device.
Which languages are available?
Ukrainian, English, German, French, Polish, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Estonian. Pick one manually or let the app follow your phone's language. Some translations are machine-made.