So lets dig into on How to Survive a Nuclear War. Nuclear war isn’t something people think about much anymore, or at least not nearly as much as they did 20 or 30 years ago. But a nuclear explosion is still a danger in today’s society, and it will stay that way for the foreseeable future. The danger never went away; we just forgot about it. Because of this, a modern person has very little to no idea what to do if The Cloud shows up.
In fact, you might even be wondering if there’s anything you can do to change the situation. Wouldn’t you rather just disappear? You will be relieved to hear that there are things you can do to greatly increase your chances of surviving a nuclear explosion. We’re going to tell you everything about all of that so you can be ready for it.
But before we talk about that, let’s talk about the most important things you need to know about nuclear weapons.
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to the difficult task of navigating and surviving a widespread nuclear conflict. The more you know, the better your chances of survival. This entails avoiding the initial blow and becoming ready for the fallout, as well as weeks or even months of emergency rationing and patient survival.
In terms of preparation, this is without a doubt the single largest difficulty you will encounter; it demands the combination of specialized expertise with rigorous disaster planning and logistics. Therefore, having at least a superficial understanding of each stage of this procedure will make your work an immeasurably greater success. In this method, you will be able to partition the difficulty into its several stages…
beginning with having an awareness of the danger… There are three primary categories of nuclear weapons, and these are as follows:
Fission Bombs (A-Bombs)
These are the most basic types of nuclear bombs, just like the ones that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By shooting neutrons into an unstable atom, like a gun, fission bombs start a chain reaction of focused fission that releases an unimaginable amount of energy. So far, these are the only nuclear bombs that have been used in a military conflict, and their destructive power has been proven.
Fusion Bombs (H-Bombs)
H-bombs are the next generation of weapons that can kill a lot of people. They are hundreds of times more destructive than the fission bombs that were used to end World War II. The easiest way to explain their power might be that they use A-bombs to start the fusion that is needed to set off an H-bomb. When deuterium and tritium are put together in an H-bomb, they release enough energy to make a fireball that is many miles across.
Dirty Bombs
To be clear, no dirty bomb will ever be able to do as much damage as an A- or H-bomb. Dirty bombs can’t make nuclear reactions happen. They work by spreading radioactive materials over a small area. The real danger comes from the initial explosion and the fact that you don’t need weaponized uranium to make a nuclear weapon. All you need is radioactive or nuclear waste.
The explosion of an A-bomb would be heartbreaking, but the explosion of an H-bomb is almost impossible to imagine. Especially when you think about the fallout and long-term effects… a nuclear holocaust that happens all at once.
In the event of a nuclear war, the first places that would be hit would be New York and other large cities with lots of people. When you think about what happened on September 11, 2001, it’s clear that terrorist groups will do anything to reach their goals, no matter how many people it kills.
So, what should you do?
The best thing to do is to stay away from big cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami if you can. If you can’t leave your job or family, you need to have a place to stay or friends or family you can stay with in case of a serious nuclear threat.
Even though it’s likely that you wouldn’t be warned before a nuclear attack, you might still take a vacation or move out of the area where the threat is growing if you see a possible trigger event coming up. Keep a close eye on the news and learn as much as you can about how the world works.
Now that you know what to expect and how things might go, you can start getting ready for a real nuclear attack.
Steps to Survive a Nuclear War
Nuclear war is a terrible possibility. Most people’s hair stands on end at the thought of nuclear bombs going off all around them. But you can still take steps to get ready for the worst-case scenario.
Have a Nuclear War Survival Plan in Place.
The first step toward nuclear war survival is to devise a strategy.
You must answer the following crucial questions:
- What will you do if there is an attack?
- Where are you going?
- Who are you going to contact?
Without a plan, the stress of the circumstance could lead to chaos and calamity. To put it simply, preparing for such a complicated undertaking necessitates a modular strategy. This includes typical disaster preparation (food, water, medical supplies, and emergency radios) as well as a few essential enhancements such as Thyrosafe tablets to protect your system from radioactive iodine and a reactor-rated NBC/CBRN mask and filter combo.
Staging your preparations is another important aspect of modular physical preparation. After all, in the aftermath of a nuclear attack, you’ll only have 15 minutes to seek refuge. So pack a 72-hour bug-out bag with your mask, tablets, and a limited amount of food, drink, and medications. That way, if you’re stranded at work or out of town during a nuclear attack, you’ll be at least partly prepared. More power to you if you can make it back home to your larger stocks.
Despite the comfort you’ll feel from assembling the tools you’ll need to survive a nuclear attack, it’s important to remember (again) that information is power, and understanding the unique obstacles of your scenario is critical to survival.
So, grab a map and look for high-value targets in your immediate vicinity. Consider probable evacuation routes and areas to hunker down in case of disaster, and begin to plan your exit strategy. Maintaining an active passport will help you maximize your possibilities.
Keep Yourself Informed
Stay up to date on the latest breaking news and developments in nuclear warfare. This will help you be ready for anything that might happen. If you want to keep up with what’s going on in the world, you need a radio or TV. This will give you the information you need to make a more well-informed decision about what you should do about leaving your home. If you don’t have it, all you can do is guess what might happen.
Stay Out of The Blast Radius
Plan for Russia’s 100-megaton Tsar Bomba if you want to be safe from a nuclear attack, even though you probably won’t need it (3000 times more powerful than the Little Boy). At least 620 miles away from ground zero is needed for the air to be clear.
Since nuclear weapons are made to target places with lots of people, you should stay at least 620 miles or 1000 kilometers away from any big city in your country if a nuclear war is possible.
Is it not possible? No worries. That’s not the only thing you can do. Staying inside solid concrete walls, preferably without any windows, will keep you safe from most of the blast. It’s long past time for countries to start building these bunkers again. But since most of us are on our own, we should do the following:
- Don’t try to guess if a bomb alert is real or a drill if you see one. Do something right away. After all, that’s what you’re supposed to do during a drill.
- To take action, you could go to the building with the thickest walls that are closest to you and find a place away from the walls for yourself.
- No matter how badly you are hurt, you need to wait at least 30 minutes. After the blast, the air is very radioactive for at least 30 minutes.
- If you or someone else is seriously hurt and needs medical help right away, cover as much skin as you can with any fabric you can find and go get help. This is not a good idea if the injury is not serious enough to kill a person within three days. If your leg is broken, you should try first aid right away to stop the bleeding and hold the bones together. If your heart is broken, you have to go out and take a chance.
- Your chances of surviving are better if you can stay inside for at least three days and keep warm and dry.
- If you can stay away from flying for seven days, you have a good chance of staying alive. If you can finish the job in 14 days, you win (well, most probably, there are other logistics to consider).
So, how are you going to get through 14 days of being stuck inside?
Prepare the Ultimate Survival Kit
If you can complete all of the following tasks, you will live to tell the tale of surviving a nuclear strike. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Canned meals, cold cuts, cookies, chocolates, and other non-cooking goods that won’t spoil for months. Even after you leave the shelter, there may be no food available. Everything could be exposed to radiation.
- A minimum of 1.5 gallons (7 liters) of water per person is required. This is the amount of water that one person needs to drink in 14 days. Limit your water usage. Carry more water if you can because you will come across irradiated water as you exit.
- A measuring cup to prevent squabbles or uncertainty about water intake.
- A first-aid kit containing all of the medication and first-aid supplies that the people you intend to protect may require during the next two weeks.
- Everyone should have PPE gear and gas masks.
- To keep track of the situation, use a battery-powered radio.
- Torches powered by batteries
- Each participant gets one battery-powered walkie-talkie. In the case of a nuclear attack, mobile phones will be rendered unusable.
- Extra batteries of various varieties for all gadgets.
- Blankets and warm clothing are recommended because the temperature may drop due to less ambient light.
- Toilet paper, sanitary goods, all-purpose soap (which you will only use when absolutely required because water is scarce), and underwear
Keep three sets of the ultimate survival kit on hand. You should keep one in your home, one in your office, and one in your car. Keep walkie-talkies with each member so that you can communicate if there is an unexpected attack.
Final Thoughts
Even though people don’t think about it as much as they did during the Cold War, nukes are still a very real threat in today’s world. Maybe it’s just a question of time. Remember that almost everything you prepare for a nuclear attack can be used in other emergencies as well. Whether we’re talking about food, water, or equipment for taking a shower when you’re off the grid, these are all things that can do their job in a wide range of situations.
Getting ready for something like this by learning more is not paranoid in any way. If you get ready for one disaster, you’re pretty much getting ready for any other disaster that might happen. It’s clear that we live in a time when war weapons are more dangerous than ever before so preparation isn’t overreaction.
