We live in a dangerous world today, especially with nuclear weapons around. Many people have no idea.
When I was in the infantry back in the early 1980’s, during the height of the Cold War, I was given some tips by the Department of Defense on what to do in a Nuclear, Biological or Chemical attack, in the form of a little card which I kept in my wallet for many years.
Across the top of the card was written the sobering statement:
“Read Frequently – Your life may depend on knowing this information!”
Today that still seems like very good advice!
WHAT TO DO IN A NUCLEAR ATTACK
Always stay protected in underground shelters, basements, foxholes, tanks, when not required to be in the open.
STEP ONE: If you see a brilliant flash of light, DIVE FOR COVER or FALL FLAT on the ground, face down.
Protect your head, eyes and exposed skin.
Stay down until objects around you stop falling!
STEP TWO: Stay Calm, Check your weapon and equipment for damage. Contact your leader.
STEP THREE: Continue Mission – be ready for further enemy attack. If fallout is expected, improve your position, as situation permits. When fallout does arrive, cover up and stay covered but alert until fallout stops.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ATTACK
Once chemical or biological agents have been used or information is available that they are about to be used and your position is hit by rockets, bombs, spray or smoke
1) Stop Breathing
2) Mask (if you have one).
3) Give alarm and warning to those around you.
4) Seek cover from spray if mission permits.
5) Continue your mission.
6) Remain masked until ordered to unmask.
Also
Button up your clothing all the way.
Observe personal sanitation, hygiene and area sanitation.
East and drink only approved food and water.
If your a civilian move in a general direction away from the nuclear cloud burst, or crater.
These general guidelines will “increase” your probability of surviving an attack using a nuclear weapon or dirty bomb today.