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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 micromacrofoot »

pbourke wrote: post #5
eggsmediumrare wrote: post #3

Seems weird to be concerned about social distancing in the event of a nuclear explosion.

An N95 mask might help with inhaling irradiated dust. But yeah, COVID would be rather low on the list of concerns.

imagine the bad luck if that’s when you contracted it?

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Post by soared »

willismichael wrote: post #8
eggsmediumrare wrote: post #3

Seems weird to be concerned about social distancing in the event of a nuclear explosion.

If I were sheltering from a nuclear strike with a bunch of strangers, I think I would do the opposite - encourage everybody to come in close and share lots of hugs. Human beings need contact, especially while experiencing trauma.

Just be sure everyone in the hug was in shelter before being exposed to fallout, otherwise those hugs might be radioactive!

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Post by kjsthree »

soared wrote: post #18
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.

Actually LOL’d!

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Post by tshaddox »

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.

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Post by wanderer_ »

coenhyde wrote: post #15

tbh I am more worried of an EMP nuke detonated high in the atmosphere than localized nuclear explosions. An EMP would lead to famines and total chaos.

To be honest, nuclear threats can pretty much be waved away with mutually assured destruction. I think we're all just saying, "Surely they won't do it..." because we know that if they do, there will be nothing left to worry about / plan for.

Re: Updated rules on preparedness for nuclear explosion

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Post by tshaddox »

wanderer_ wrote: post #17

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.

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?
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