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What is a Nuclear Threat? |
| A nuclear threat is similar to a "Dirty Bomb" as
far as the contents of the material. Nuclear blasts are much more intense than "Dirty Bombs". These
types of blasts are intense in light and heat, and the damage
caused by the pressure of the explosion is more widespread than
typical explosives. A nuclear
explosion can contaminate the air, water and land resources for
miles around the initial explosion site.
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What do I do in the event of a nuclear threat? |
| In the event a nuclear
blast occurs in your area, take cover
immediately. If at all possible, below
ground is your best protection, but any type
of a shielding or cover will help
prevent you from the exposure of the initial
wave of pressure and or debris from the
explosion itself. Shelter will also protect
you from the radioactive material used in
the blast. It is equally important to
distance yourself from the blast. The
further away you are, the less exposure you
have to any material released from the
explosion. As with radiological
threats, remembering the following tactics
will give you a
better chance of survival under these types
of the threats:
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Shielding -
Distance - Time |
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Shielding
- will protect you from the material and the
pressure wave. |
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Distance
- the further you are from the material, the
less your chance of exposure. |
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Time
- timing is crucial. The least amount
of time spent near the explosion the less
your chance to be exposed to the material. |
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| Contact your local emergency services to report a
suspected nuclear threat. |
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