How can we protect ourselves from nuclear radiations and attacks?

Answer 1

Prepare yourself, your family and your property for the hazards of nuclear devices.

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The danger of a massive strategic nuclear attack on the United States is predicted by experts to be less likely today. However, terrorism, by nature, is unpredictable.

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If there were threat of an attack, people living near potential targets could be advised to evacuate or they could decide on their own to evacuate to an area not considered a likely target. Protection from radioactive fallout would require taking shelter in an underground area or in the middle of a large building.

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In general, potential targets include:

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Strategic missile sites and military bases.

Centers of government such as Washington, DC, and state capitals, important transportation and communication centers.

Manufacturing, industrial, technology and financial centers.

Petroleum refineries, electrical power plants and chemical plants.

Major ports and airfields.

The three factors for protecting oneself from radiation and fallout are distance, shielding and time.

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Distance - the more distance between you and the fallout particles, the better. An underground area such as a home or office building basement offers more protection than the first floor of a building. A floor near the middle of a high-rise may be better, depending on what is nearby at that level on which significant fallout particles would collect. Flat roofs collect fallout particles so the top floor is not a good choice, nor is a floor adjacent to a neighboring flat roof.

Shielding - the heavier and denser the materials - thick walls, concrete, bricks, books and earth - between you and the fallout particles, the better.

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Time - fallout radiation loses its intensity fairly rapidly. In time, you will be able to leave the fallout shelter. Radioactive fallout poses the greatest threat to people during the first two weeks, by which time it has declined to about 1 percent of its initial radiation level.

Remember that any protection, however temporary, is better than none at all, and the more shielding, distance and time you can take advantage of, the better.

A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

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Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment's notice and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them.

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You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days.

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Additionally, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones may be cut off for days or even a week, or longer. Your supplies kit should contain items to help you manage during these outages.

-FEMA-

Answer 2

A radiation suit is the best protection if the person was not exposed to the blast or the fire of the bomb.

Answer 3

just be brave and die.......................you"ll reach hell or heaven and be protected............

Answer 4

If you are able to get into the shelter on time, you are good to go.