Detailed instructions for survival in the event of a tactical nuclear strike

It was hard to imagine that we would have to write such an article and tell what to do in a nuclear attack. However, the current situation shows that anything is possible. The Russian leadership is increasingly threatening to use tactical nuclear weapons. And some experts assess the risks as quite high. I don’t want to believe that this is possible. However, we recommend preparing for the worst-case scenario.



Today's edition. "Site" He's sharing with you a survival manual for tactical nuclear weapons.

What to do in a nuclear strike should begin with what is a tactical nuclear weapon. These are charges with low power, only a few kilotons. They do not lead to large-scale destruction and are designed to solve tactical tasks on the front line. They were created to quickly solve tasks on the battlefield.

For example, why spend weeks or months firing at fortified enemy positions, if only one shell is enough. A simple, if incredibly cynical solution. Today, there are about 1,000 to 2,000 such munitions. And the Russian leadership can use them against Ukraine. This is not the first time they have made cynical decisions.



To save yourself in the event of a threat, you need to understand what it looks like. After a nuclear explosion, a blinding flash of light follows. It causes fires and burns. After that, a fireball is formed, which gradually darkens and raises a column of dust from the ground. This is how the so-called nuclear mushroom is formed. 10-15 minutes after the explosion, radioactive fallout begins to fall out of the cloud.

The range depends on the power of the warhead. By the way, there is already a service that can simulate the conditions. On the NUKEMAP website you can look at various scenarios.



To improve your chances of survival, you need to prepare for everything in advance. The best way to escape is to be in a shelter with reinforced concrete floors. Find out where the nearest one is and how to get there. In order to get there in time, you need to monitor the air alerts.

It is also necessary to fold an alarming suitcase. We think you already have experience in this, but we will remind you again. It is necessary to put the following into it:

1. Documents in a sealed bag.
2. Credit cards, cash.
3. A set of medicines from the home medicine cabinet. Be sure to put what you drink on a regular basis. There are also funds for first aid.
4. One and a half liters of water per person and food for three days. It is very important to have a supply of drinking water. After all, due to infection, it will not be possible to drink other water.

It is also necessary to get personal protective equipment in advance. You'll need an FFP2 respirator, shoes, household gloves, plastic raincoat, work glasses, trash bags and good scotch. A portable Geiger counter wouldn't hurt.

Experts believe that potassium iodide can help from the negative consequences. We've written about this before. Dr. Komarovsky told how to take iodine correctly.

If you have to stock up, you should also take care of things that contribute to survival. To do this, you need a tourist burner and dishes for it. It will not be superfluous carremat and a sleeping bag. In case the electronics fail, you can get a small radio on batteries. Fill the rest of the little things at your discretion. But remember that you have to carry all this, so do not take extra.



What to do in a nuclear attack Now you need to say the order of action. When a nuclear threat is announced, you should immediately take an alarm backpack and head for cover. If there is no such place, you need to find the most isolated room. You can hide in an apartment, but the chances of survival will be lower. It is better to find a room that has no windows.

If the explosion caught you on the street, you need to take cover as quickly as possible. Most importantly, don’t look at the flash. First you have to wait out the shock wave. To do this, immediately fall to the ground face down into any depression. Cover your head with clothes, hide your hands under you. When two shock waves pass, head to the nearest shelter. You'll have 10 minutes before rainfall.



If you get into a shelter after the explosion, you need to get rid of dirty clothes and leave them outside the shelter. Further, if possible, you need to wash or at least wipe open areas of the skin with wet wipes. Wear a mask to protect yourself from what gets through the ventilation. Close all the cracks in the shelter, put wet rags under the doors. Eat only what has been sealed.

No further action is required from you. Turn on the receiver and wait for a message from the authorities. If you don't have protection, it's best to sit in the basement until it's safer outside. After a day, radiation pollution will decrease by 80%, and after a week already 10 times. If there is a supply of water and food, it is better to wait in shelter.

However, it is always better to act on the situation. Listen to the radio, so you can orientate yourself. If there are means of protection and a dosimeter, in a day you can already try to get out. Radiation levels of up to 50 microroentgens per hour are considered relatively safe.

The essence of the evacuation is to leave the infection zone as soon as possible. To do this, put on tight clothes, over it raincoat, shoes, gloves. All this needs to be tightly wrapped with tape. There should be no uncovered areas of skin. Don't forget the glasses and the respirator. Move fast, do not touch anything, avoid dirt roads. Drink only bottled water. Change the respirator every 2-3 hours.



I hope you never need this information. But as this war shows, anything can happen. The actions of the Russian leadership are difficult to predict. Therefore, you need to take maximum care to save your life!