What to do if you survive a nuclear bomb?

GET INSIDE

1. Get inside the nearest building to avoid radiation.
2. Remove contaminated clothing and wipe off or wash unprotected skin if you were outside after the fallout arrived.
3. Go to the basement or middle of the building.
4. Stay inside for 24 hours unless local authorities provide other instructions.

How far from a nuclear bomb is safe?

Death is highly likely and radiation poisoning is almost certain if one is caught in the open with no terrain or building masking effects within a radius of 0–3 km from a 1 megaton airburst, and the 50\% chance of death from the blast extends out to ~8 km from the same 1 megaton atmospheric explosion.

How far do you need to be away from a nuclear bomb to survive?

Those closest to the bomb would face death, while anyone up to 5 miles away could suffer third-degree burns. People up to 53 miles away could experience temporary blindness. But a longer-term threat would come in the minutes and hours after that explosion.

How do I study about the nuclear threat to New York?

It is recommended that you go through the following 10 steps in studying about the nuclear threat to New York. 1. Look at the State Map above to see the target nuclear areas in New York. 2. Look at the general expected fallout map to see where New York gets fallout from other states.

How do I find the target nuclear areas in New York?

Look at the State Map above to see the target nuclear areas in New York. 2. Look at the general expected fallout map to see where New York gets fallout from other states. 3. If the state that you live in is anywhere EAST of any of the following 6 states in the prevailing wind pattern then look at the states in RED on the INDEX of STATES for

What would happen if a nuclear bomb hit ground zero?

Depending upon the yield of the weapon, a 200 to 300 kiloton airburst would destroy most structures and kill everyone in a 40 to 65 mile radius of ground zero. Structures out to 200 mile radius would be badly damaged and most people would not survive, and even if they did would probably die of radiation poisoning soon after.

Could a nuclear attack on the United States really happen?

First, a nuclear attack on the United States could well come not from the skies but from the streets. Experts warn that it would be relatively easy for terrorists to build an “improvised nuclear bomb” and smuggle it into America.