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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 cpncrunch »

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.

"Many people may already feel fear and anxiety about the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The threat of a nuclear explosion can add additional stress"

Ah, yes, a little additional stress from the nuclear explosion over and above covid. It's hard to know if this was written with a straight face or not.

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Post by TeeMassive »

> 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 Iodine 131 pills to to fight thyroidal gland cancer the patient must be isolated from everyone else because he is radio active. But other than that this doesn't make any sense.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by wanderer_ »

Nothing about avoiding population centers? My reaction to nuclear attack would be to hightail it into the woods. Take some supplies, wait it out, and try not to be a burden to emergency services.

As for fallout and the like, I would just have to hope. Being far from potential targets and away from major jet streams (or whatever I'm not a meteorologist) would be my way to go.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by soared »

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.

Seems pretty reasonable though. Wearing masks and some amount of social distancing isn’t that hard, and reducing other strains on the medical system during nuclear war seems prudent.
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