Re poss nuke war blasts......

With everyone talking about nuclear war, I looked up what to do if you want to live. Crawling under your school desk wasn't listed.

First, redirect your gaze away from the bomb. The blinding flash produced by a nuclear detonation and the orange fireball that follows can cause blindness. Your next move should be to throw yourself to the ground as swiftly as possible, with your face downwards. Tuck your hands beneath your body for protection against burns, debris and flames.

Should you have something to cover your nose and mouth, use it, and keep your mouth open to prevent your eardrums from rupturing due to pressure changes. After the bomb explodes, find shelter immediately that's underground or in the middle or a tall building built of concrete, brick, or another dense substance. Put as much space between you and the fallout as possible.

Nuclear fallout is the dust, soil, and fission products, hurled into the atmosphere by a nuclear explosion, and falls back to earth minutes to hours later. It's extremely dangerous within the first 24-72 hours when it causes acute radiation sickness and long-term cancer risks. Immediate, thick, preferably underground shelter is essential, and the highest risk of fatal exposure is within 10-20 miles of the blast.

Radioactive particles often look like sand or dust, producing intense gamma radiation and the first 24 hours are the most critical; radioactivity decreases by about 90% in the first 7 hours. The deadliest areas are downwind. Do not to outside during this time. It would be fatal.

Acute radiation syndrome will cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and, in severe cases, even death within weeks. This is why it's important to follow instructions exactly. Remove outer clothing to eliminate 90% of contamination, then wash with water, but avoid using conditioner, because it will bind radioactive particles to your hair. Remain indoors for at least 48 hours, ideally up to 9 days to allow for radioactivity decay. Bag your contaminated clothing.

Hopefully, you quickly grabbed water or food on your way to shelter. If you're in a large building, search for an employee lunch room, food and drink machines, or even employee desks. Eat only sealed food and bottled water. There will be a contamination of normal water sources, food chains, and the surrounding soil.

Stay inside as long as possible. When you leave, head in a direction away from where the bomb hit. Make sure to stay hydrated with sealed water. Watch out for those who see this as a chance to break the law, committing acts of violence, and believe they're now above the law. Protect yourself and your loved ones.