How To Survive a Nuclear Attack

The threat of nuclear war has been present for over 50 years. Many believed that the end of the Cold War would simply make this looming cloud disperse, but of course, it hasn't.

The threat of nuclear war has been present for over 50 years. Many believed that the end of the Cold War would simply make this looming cloud disperse, but of course, it hasn't. You can't turn on a television or open a newspaper without being frightened about the seeming inevitability of nuclear holocaust. If you want to prepare yourself against this threat, then here is how to survive a nuclear attack.

• First, educate yourself about nuclear weapons. When a nuclear blast occurs, it will happen in two waves: the initial blast, and the subsequent wave, when air rushes in to replace the air lost in the vacuum created by the first wave. Many people who survive the initial blast are injured during the second wave, especially if they are not prepared.
• Next, keep watching your television and reading your newspapers. You have to stay vigilant in regards to current political and military events, but don't change your everyday routine. Many threats have been made over the years by rival countries, but nothing has ever come of it. It is also important to keep in mind that if a terrorist group is responsible a nuclear attack, it will probably occur without any warning. Therefore, some general disaster preparedness (having some extra water supplies at home, having a family disaster plan, and so on) is important long before there is any sign of trouble.
• The next step to take if you want to know how to survive a nuclear attacks depends upon where you are located when the bomb hits. If you are indoors, head to the basement. Grab as much food and water as you can before going downstairs. Attempt to seal the windows, place a piece of large furniture in front of the door, and brace yourself for the blast. After the attack has ended, do not attempt to leave your basement, and definitely do not go outside. The majority of lives lost due to a nuclear attack are from the radiation poisoning. You should remain underground for at least 48 hours; if you have adequate supplies, then stay in the basement for 7-8 days.
• If you are outdoors, and do not have access to immediate shelter, don't panic. Drop to the ground, and cover your head with your hands during both of the blast waves that occur when the nuclear bomb is dropped. The most important thing you need to do next is protect your skin from the radiation particles. Once you have found a safe haven, use any bottled liquid you can find to wash your skin, and stay where you are for as long as possible.

Learning how to survive a nuclear attack may seem like a terrifying subject, but your best line of defense against nuclear Armageddon is knowing how to protect yourself and your family.