Nuclear explosion: is it possible to survive, where to hide and what is forbidden to do in the first seconds

Volodymyr Zelensky calls on the world to prepare for a nuclear strike by Russia, which can use tactical weapons in the war against Ukraine. The President spoke about this in an interview with CNN, noting that Putin does not care about the lives of Ukrainians. How to act in case of an explosion, what is forbidden to do and what is the probability of survivingsaid the public organization “Ukrainian Alliance” on Instagram.

Is there a chance to survive?

First determine the distance from the area where the explosion occurred. Caught people 800-1000 meters from the epicenter of the incident, can die with a probability of 90%. If the distance is from 3000 to 3500 meters, then the chances of survival are greater, because the probability of death is 50%.

What is the logic of the first actions in a nuclear strike?

If a nuclear “mushroom” caught you on the street, do not look at him, because you can go blind. It is recommended to lie on the ground with your hands under your torso and not change your position, waiting for two more waves of radiation. Be sure to cover your face and airways with a handkerchief or scarf.

Where to hide from a nuclear strike?

Radiation spreads quickly. You will have approximately 5 minutes to hide. Better run for cover or the subway. Please note that the metro closes 5 minutes after the announcement of the alarm. In a closed room, you should sit from 1 month.

If a nuclear strike occurs, it will be precisely tactical nuclear weapons carried by Iskanders or cruise missiles. They need time to fly so an air raid alert will be issued, – notes the teacher of chemistry and candidate of chemical sciences Gleb Repicha.

No way to move to shelter or subway? Return to your house or apartment. But block the windows and doors with rags, as well as the ventilation system, which you must first turn off. If there is no shelter in the high-rise building, rise above the 10th floor.

People who urgently need to go out, it is necessary to dress, covering the body from radioactive dust. It is forbidden to sit or lie down on the ground and walk in the rain (every drop is deadly).

What do you need to bring with you during a nuclear strike?

Sitting in a shelter or at home is necessary for a long time: several weeks or months. It is recommended to wait until two waves of radiation and several radiation rains have passed.

Stock up on bottled water, candles, medicines, matches and food, which does not spoil quickly. Do not eat food that was outside at the time of the nuclear explosion.

Buy a battery operated radio to find out information from the State Emergency Service and listen to the news, because the Internet and mobile communications may not be available.

What is the first aid kit for a nuclear explosion?

To the standard first aid kit, put ondansetron tablets – a drug that eliminates nausea. It is necessary to combat the manifestations of the primary reaction during radiation exposure. And also “Radiogardas” – a drug for the prevention of accumulation in the body and the acceleration of the excretion of radioisotopes of cesium and rubidium. And don’t forget the iodine!

Candidate of Chemical Sciences Gleb Repich noted: at least 10 minutes after the explosion, radioactive fallout will begin. The level of radiation in the area will increase. There will be radioactive contamination, so iodine is needed.

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