Nuclear Prepping Series

[Supervisor42]

Supervisor42 can explain it better than I, but from what I have read and understand the most harmful isotpoe that comes out of a nuclear explosion is Iodine 131. All of the Iodines are attracted to the thyroid. Iodine 131 has a half-life of 8 days ergo after 8 days half of the I-131 will have decayed away. After another 8 days half of what is left will decay away, and that will continue until it is finally all gone.

Think of a half life like evaporation only on a very percise and measurable level. If you left a glass of water standing out after a period of time it would no longer be full. It will evaporate away. Half life works the same way, but it is a specific rate of decay for every isotope.

There are isotopes that come from a nuclear explosion that will last for years, but they are not nearly as high or as dangerous.

I can't say how many days before it would be 'safe' for you to go outside. Being able to measure how hot it is outside your place is critical.
If you got little-none, one day; if you got a bunch, 2 weeks may be barely enough.
As far as the I-131, the thyroid, and the use of KI, I have to avoid the soapbox and just say, read up on how it offers no benefit for people over 50.
The soapbox = they have convinced so many people that all they need to do is to take the magic-pills that they sell, and they will be completely safe from radiation.
Again, knowing how 'hot' it is at your place is the most important part. Prepare.

 

[Caribou]

I have decided that I will take one KI pill as soon as possible, set aside another pill for several days later, and give the rest to my neighbors with children. My idea is to flood my system and to boost it again in the first week giving me some protection. I really don’t need much protection at my age but the kids next door do.

 

[Weedygarden]

 

[jazzy]

it is scary crap for sure. there more we can learn of the basics the better off we will be. ever look up your loctaion and any potential target areas, wind current, how long that radiation will take to get to your locale, its rate of decay, etc.
got a basement, 3 ft of earth barrier, got a rad meter to be able to know exactly whats happeing to your location. so many little things.

the KI is good yes but its for thyroid preotection only, not protection for whole body. know how to detox?.

most people wil survive a hit but in what condition? its the little details that are critical. im still learning

 

[Supervisor42]

it is scary crap for sure. there more we can learn of the basics the better off we will be. ever look up your loctaion and any potential target areas, wind current, how long that radiation will take to get to your locale, its rate of decay, etc.
got a basement, 3 ft of earth barrier, got a rad meter to be able to know exactly whats happeing to your location. so many little things.

the KI is good yes but its for thyroid preotection only, not protection for whole body. know how to detox?.

most people wil surtviver a hit but in wehat condition? its the little details that are critical. im still learning

We used to have a whole forum on "Radiation and nuclear war survival" but it got nuked, (pun) to make room for the DDP stuff.

 

[Morgan101]

Weedy, that is a good video. I actually went to the TACDA.org website and joined. Thanks for sharing.

IMHO we have a pretty good start on a Nuclear survival library on this site. We have the luxury of a basement, and I know exactly what I would have to do if the need should arise.

Just an FYI for everybody, there is a lot of good info on the TACDA website, and more than nuclear stuff. I would recommend taking a look.

 

[jazzy]

Tips to Make Sure You Can Survive a Nuclear Event​

Jay Whimpey, President of The American Civil Defense Association

 

[Weedygarden]

it is scary crap for sure. there more we can learn of the basics the better off we will be. ever look up your loctaion and any potential target areas, wind current, how long that radiation will take to get to your locale, its rate of decay, etc.
got a basement, 3 ft of earth barrier, got a rad meter to be able to know exactly whats happeing to your location. so many little things.

the KI is good yes but its for thyroid preotection only, not protection for whole body. know how to detox?.

most people wil survive a hit but in what condition? its the little details that are critical. im still learning

I have wondered just how realistic it is to think that people will survive a nuclear event? Even if you had a well built and prepared bunker, how many people are likely to survive?

 

[Pearl]

I have wondered just how realistic it is to think that people will survive a nuclear event? Even if you had a well built and prepared bunker, how many people are likely to survive?

I feel like today's nuclear weapons are not like the old atom bomb! A nuclear attack would probably affect the entire planet more than people think!! It won't be just hunkering in a bunker for a bit then venturing out to a different area once you run out of food! Wildlife would be nuclear toast, not an edible option either!!

 

[Supervisor42]

I feel like today's nuclear weapons are not like the old atom bomb! A nuclear attack would probably affect the entire planet more than people think!! It won't be just hunkering in a bunker for a bit then venturing out to a different area once you run out of food! Wildlife would be nuclear toast, not an edible option either!!

I constantly preach about how fallout gets blasted up into the jet-stream and can travel over 1,000 miles before falling back to the ground.
Just because you are 500-miles from the nearest 'ground-zero' target, you will still be in danger.