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How to Survive a Dirty Bomb or Nuclear Suitcase Bomb
9 January 2012, 13:43,
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How to Survive a Dirty Bomb or Nuclear Suitcase Bomb
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How to survive a dirty bomb or suitcase bomb

When it comes to a dirty bomb, it's quite possible that the devastation wouldn't necessarily be as grand as some might have you believe. Generally, if you're a mile away from the explosion, you're probably fine ( or at least that's what John Zielinski, professor of military strategy and operations at the National War College in Washington, estimates according to an article at obsidianwings ). In fact, it's quite possible that, "you could be within a couple hundred yards of it, and if you are upwind, you might not have a problem at all," he says.

Of course, that doesn't help those close to the blast or standing downwind.

Though the impact from the explosive itself would likely be the most damaging aspect of a dirty bomb being set off, that's not to say that the radioactive material couldn't be damaging. Thus, people in the general area that weren't extremely close to the blast might want to do the following:

1) Get inside of a shelter.

2) Shut off your ventilation system to the greatest extent possible.

3) Take off your clothes, put them in a garbage bag, and wash yourself with soap.

4) Listen to the radio or television for emergency information.

5) Drink bottled water.

Now, if you were right next to the blast, you should:

1) Stay put ( taking shelter, of course ). According to Zielinski, "If the response is good, they are going to try to decontaminate folks closer in as opposed to those fleeing. Even if it takes an hour for authorities to respond, you are going to get better treatment there than going to a hospital."

2) Don't panic and cause a mass issue. Exposure, for most, probably won't be deadly.

We're talking mostly the same kind of thing for a suitcase bomb, really (though these are nuclear bombs, so the fallout risk is likely greater ). However, for both, it might be good to know what to expect if you've been contaminated by radioactive material and weren't, of course, killed by the explosion. This is what emergency personnel might do or recommend.


What to expect if you've been contaminated with radioactive material by a suitcase bomb or dirty bomb from emergency personnel

1. First, most radioactive material can simply be cleaned off of clothes and the body with soap and water. Bleaches and mild abrasives, however, might be used if that doesn't suffice.

2. If radioactive material was ingested, treatment will begin to reduce absorption. Such things as laxatives and aluminum antacids could conceivably be used.

3. Of course, open wounds and physical injuries will be dealt with and cleaned.

4. If radioactive material were to find its way into a person's vital organs, that would be dealt with through the use of diluting and blocking agents. One of the most popular of these is potassium iodide. In fact, some people out there have decided to have this on hand in case of such an attack in part because it has been shown to fight Radioactive Iodine ( I-131 ), a form of iodine that collects in the thyroid gland and may cause cancer.

In sum, the far majority of people severely hurt in the instance of a dirty or suitcase bomb explosion would be those devastated by the actual impact. However, those in the immediate vicinity would be at- risk for radiation exposure that could kill within days, weeks or years (via cancer ).

Thus, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Unfortunately, with the hatred of the U.S. growing internationally and the ever increasing threat of terrorism these days, an unfortunate incident like this is probable at some point. Therefore, knowledge may be the key to your survival.
"Some say the end is near, some say we will see Armageddon soon...
I certainly hope we will, I sure could use a vacation from this silly shit."
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