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Can America Survive a Nuclear War? Can Its Citizens?

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Surviving in a world gone MAD. From a Limited Nuclear Strike to Full Nuclear War: Steps to Take to Survive

Every week there seems to be a stream of news, alarms, confrontations and events that send war jitters around the world.

Media outlets regularly talk about war with Russia, China, and Iran Syria. Rarely are nuclear weapons discussed and even then as if they are just a part of the conversation. When the topic does come up, not a lot of people talk indepth about how to survive a nuclear attack, though we have covered that topic multiple times in recent years. The results of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki shocked the scientists who had developed the bombs. Radiation sickness was an unknown. Above ground tests of increasingly more powerful weapons deposited radiation in the atmosphere and caused cancer in “downwind” communities in Western States. Army troops were trained to advance toward an enemy after atomic weapons were used; sailors cleaned up ships that had been used as targets, all the time exposed to radiation that no one understood or possibly denied they did. In the 1960’s through end of the USSR the doctrine of MAD-Mutual Assured Destruction kept the lid on when the superpowers came to disagreement and near-war events such as the Berlin Crisis of 1961 and the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
But all along another strategy was developing, that of a limited strike, a city for city slugging match until one side agreed to terms. Both strategies have a common danger: the doubt that any control or discipline will be in play when the missiles are launched. Today’s MAD-house now has more nuclear powers than during the 1960’s and the act of any one of them would set off a chain reaction of worldwide catastrophe and nightmare. How do you prepare for either or both? It is possible and can be done.
Limited Strike Scenario
Keeping up with legitimate news reports as tension rises is essential. Having a plan to remove yourself and your group to a safe location and how to meet at a planned location is one of these elements. A limited strike will be a city for city type of exchange by the powers in contention. The strategy is to show that unless terms are agreed upon the situation will escalate into a full war. Larger, significant cities will be the main focus to make the most impact. Cities will be death traps, no matter what, as communications and transport of food and supplies break down along with any sense of civil order. There will be the destruction from the blasts, fires and radiation that will exhaust any FEMA and emergency services. Having a place to go outside the ring of damage is essential and your emergency plan will need to cover where you will go and what you will bring with you.
Keeping Informed And Being Ready
Today’s mainstream media has become a political pawn of groups that seek to control every facet of our lives. Slanted “news”, failure to perform due diligence in reporting, outright slander and lies dominate the networks. The current re-start of the Cold War with Russia, expansion of military action in Syria and intentional and unnecessary antagonism towards a capitalist and Christian Russia are being driven by a political alliance of Deep State, elitist and media forces. These are the people who will shelter in luxury bunkers, awaiting an all-clear to come out and rule over the survivors. Being properly informed today requires work: selecting dependable sources and verifying the results. The Biblical formula of two witnesses applies here. If two dependable sources say the same thing then you can rely on the result as being factual reporting.
MAD-Ness
An all-out nuclear attack will be sudden and without warning. The EAS (Emergency Alert System) is supposed to be activated only by the President but the recent false alarm in Hawaii during the North Korean missile threat shows that the whole system is full of flaws and there is plenty of room for mistakes. Submarine launched missiles cut down any response time and today the Cold War advanced reconnaissance system that tracked the movements and identities of Soviet submarines has been allowed to deteriorate into uselessness. The growth of Chinese and North Korean missile submarine fleets makes the danger even more immediate today. The alliances of Russia, China, Ian and North Korea make a multi-phased attack a horror show of possibilities. Here are the basic steps to take in the event of a sudden attack.
Away From Home

Seek shelter immediately. In the 1960’s and Cold War period Civil Defense used to mark buildings as fallout shelters and stock them with supplies. This is not a reality today. City buildings made of stone or solid materials with minimal windows are the safest.Cover yourself the best you can to protect head and exposed areas, Keep your eyes shielded and cover your nose and mouth to avoid intake of debris.

Follow instructions that come from first responders and emergency services.

Remain in the shelter until an all clear is sounded.

If you are able to return home remove and discard outer clothing and wash thoroughly. Be ready to shelter and endure for up to two weeks.

Sheltering in place. What to do when the alert comes and you are at home. If you are at home take immediate shelter in the basement or at least away from windows.

Keep a radio or phone charged for instructions. States operate emergency centers under FEMA and DHS as well and will issue directions and information that relate to your location. Set your phone to receive emergency notifications as well.

stockpiling challenge

Take your emergency supplies for a nuclear war to your basement and cover any windows. Run up water in bathtubs, sinks and any storage containers. Be ready to ration any food supplies until it is safe to venture outside.

Know your weather patterns for wind currents; radiation exposure will depend on these currents.

Most Are Blind To The Threat Of Nukes — Don’t Be

Those who grew up in the 1950’s through 1980’s are familiar with the fear caused by the threat of nuclear attack and war. Today, many of the resources we had are outdated or just don’t work. Recent performances by FEMA during weather emergencies such as the hurricanes in Texas and Puerto Rico, the horrific wildfires in California only confirm the inability of the Government to protect or help the country survive or recover from a nuclear attack. It is up to you to be aware and be prepared.Most people today just don’t think a nuclear war could ever happen. But with the ambitions of North Korea and Iran and the outspoken threats toward the U.S. and allies, unfortunately the threat of a nuclear attack continues into the modern age.

Prepare today to survive tomorrow.

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