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Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by cma »

TeeMassive wrote: post #13

> Try to maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who are not part of your household. If possible, wear a mask if you’re sheltering with people who are not a part of your household. Children under two years old, people who have trouble breathing, and those who are unable to remove masks on their own should not wear them. Is there a reason other than Covid-19? I know that when they give Iod…

It seems they mis-copy-pasted from a page on pandemics:

> For those who can afford it, making essential purchases and slowly building up supplies in advance will allow for longer time periods between shopping trips. This helps to protect those who are unable to procure essentials in advance of the pandemic and must shop more frequently

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by cbfrench »

kragen wrote: post #39

What the fuck, this has to be a parody: Be Safe AFTER Immediately after you are inside shelter, if you may have been outside after the fallout arrived. ... Engage virtually with your community through video and phone calls. Know that it’s normal to feel anxious or stressed. Take care of your body and talk to someone if you are feeling upset. Many people may already feel fear and anxiety about the coronavirus 2019 (CO…

I’m glad I can expect Zoom calls to remain a feature of the post-apocalypse landscape.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by wanderer_ »

lazide wrote: post #37
tshaddox wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How are you going to survive in the woods? In many places and times of year this would be very difficult for all but the most intensely prepared or experienced people. And is it even good advice?

Also, fallout generally goes from what was bombed (cities) to what was nearby (forests and not cities).

I see. Well, it looks like I would probably just end up dead then :)

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by chias »

tshaddox wrote: post #24
throwawaylinux wrote: post #9

If you have just survived a nuclear explosion and find yourself in need of assistance, call 911 and be sure to let the operator know if you have or believe you may have COVID-19. Absolute insanity.

Note that this is not a direct quote. That bit about COVID-19 appears in a big paragraph about what to do if you’re sick or injured. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a shared boilerplate across lots of government websites about emergencies. This whole page mentions COVID-19 a few times but really isn’t as ludicrous or reminiscent of satire as people here are making it out to be.

I expect you're right. I think a number of these sections were copied from a similar page on COVID-19, e.g. in the section about preparing early, it refers to the emergency as a pandemic:

> Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities. For those who can afford it, making essential purchases and slowly building up supplies in advance will allow for longer time periods between shopping trips. This helps to protect those who are unable to procure essentials in advance of the pandemic and must shop more frequently.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by georgecmu »

Last Updated: 02/25/2022

Absolutely insane. And at the same time:

President Biden on Monday rejected concerns about the potential for nuclear war amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Asked if Americans should be worried about a nuclear war, Mr. Biden said: "No."

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/russia-ukraine-latest-news-...

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by cma »

throwawaylinux wrote: post #9

If you have just survived a nuclear explosion and find yourself in need of assistance, call 911 and be sure to let the operator know if you have or believe you may have COVID-19. Absolute insanity.

I think they just mixed up a page on pandemics in general:

> This helps to protect those who are unable to procure essentials in advance of the pandemic and must shop more frequently. In addition, consider avoiding WIC-labeled products so that those who rely on these products can access them.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by hunterb123 »

creativeCak3 wrote: post #30

I am genuinely asking; how worried should we be? I'm really freaking out about this...

Depends who you ask. I'm not worried at all as it doesn't benefit either side.

We were much closer in the 80's, nuclear warfare won't break out over this.

MAD should actually help you sleep at night.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by willismichael »

creativeCak3 wrote: post #30

I am genuinely asking; how worried should we be? I'm really freaking out about this...

My dad spent his career processing nuclear waste as chemical engineer. I called him over the weekend to ask about the prospects of surviving a nuclear strike. We had a good long chat about it, but the summary is that if you can avoid direct exposure to the initial gamma ray burst, and then avoid the fallout for at least a few hours (ideally longer if you can), you actually have a sizable chance of survival.

After that it's a matter of cooperating with the people around you for the basic needs. It would be pretty grim, but people could still rebuild civilization.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by ncallaway »

creativeCak3 wrote: post #30

I am genuinely asking; how worried should we be? I'm really freaking out about this...

I wouldn’t be too worried. The best things you can do to prepare are often the same kinds of other disaster prep you should do. Have a couple of weeks of water stored safely in your house. Have a small emergency supply of food. Have a well stocked first aid kit (watch for expirations). Have a battery powered portable radio.

Look at ready.gov for a checklist: https://www.ready.gov/kit

Such a kit will have the high value things you’ll need for a wide array of emergencies (hurricane, extended power outages, other natural disasters, etc).

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by nimbius »

throwawaylinux wrote: post #9

If you have just survived a nuclear explosion and find yourself in need of assistance, call 911 and be sure to let the operator know if you have or believe you may have COVID-19. Absolute insanity.

"survived a nuclear explosion" and arent blind, deaf, or dying, use a magical telephone that also survived a massive EMP rendering most telco switching equipment useless, and inform the nonexistent person at the other end of the line you would like to experience mass-casualty triage at an already entirely overloaded US hospital, presuming you have insurance.
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