- Okay, first off, (upbeat music)
this video is a happy one.
So don't freak out, it's not like nukes are coming.
But really though.
Hopefully, you won't ever need this video,
but if you ever did,
you'll be glad it exists.
At least once in all of our lives,
we wondered what it would be like
if a nuke did go off.
I know, that's kind of a dark and bizarre thought.
And although it's very unlikely to happen,
would you know what to do if one did?
If not, and anything like that did happen,
remember what you learn in this video,
because it could save you and all of those that you love.
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Here are 10 ways to survive a nuclear blast.
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Number 10 is stay up to date (frantic typing)
on world events.
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Okay, let's begin with this one.
Okay, obviously one of the best ways
to survive any kind of attack
is to anticipate the attack coming,
and to be far away when it happened.
And the best way to do that is to keep yourself informed.
We live in a time where it's easy for people
to get their message across,
which could mean that there's easily evidence
of any hostility increasing,
before any sort of major assault
or other incident takes place.
I.E. if someone's angry at your country,
you're probably gonna know about it.
Keeping up with the news,
either on television or here on the Internet,
will reveal increasing tensions,
major regime changes, and possible threats.
They often come with threat levels,
including the likelihood that an attack will occur.
Whoever thought that watching the morning news
could save your life?
Because literally in the event of a crisis,
it really can.
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Number nine is ignore the fireball.
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When a nuclear bomb explodes,
the effects on the world around it are so powerful
and world changing,
that nobody could really be faulted
for taking a moment to witness what could likely be
the only mushroom cloud that you will ever see in person.
But while you're pausing to lay eyes on that,
that devastating beauty is rapidly coming for ya!
Even if you're five kilometers away from ground zero,
you'll probably only have around 15 seconds
before the heat wave hits you,
and 22-25 seconds
before the shockwave turns everything around you
into debris.
So you better act fast.
Additionally, the fireball is incredibly intense,
and should not be stared at,
it's bad for your eyeballs.
Like viewing a solar eclipse without proper protection,
looking at the blast's light can cause blindness,
and your ability to see is vital to getting to safety.
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Number eight is find shelter.
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As the blast rips through everything in it's path,
getting to shelter is crucial.
Obviously, in case you didn't figure that out.
However, it's important to remember
that just because a building is close by,
doesn't mean that it's going to provide proper protection.
Try to find a building made of brick or concrete,
preferably one with sublevels,
and avoid wooden structures, windows,
or anything that will clearly become nothing more
than flying, life threatening debris
when a shockwave hits.
Get as far underground as possible,
without using elevators.
If you ever lived in a building where the elevators go down,
this is like that times 10.
You should also steer clear of ladders
until after the blast passes,
and the ground settles back down.
A fall could prove fatal
if no one is around to help you.
Finding shelter even after the shockwave is gone
is essential,
as the fallout is close to reaching you,
and could prove deadly.
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Number seven is brace for impact.
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Like that!
If you're outside, far from any concrete structure,
or even in a flimsy shack or cabin
that will offer little protection,
then you best bet is to find a hillside,
or depression in the earth,
that will put as much dirt and stone
between you and the blast as possible.
Then, lay flat on your stomach,
pressing yourself as low as you can,
while plugging your ears
and covering as much of your skin as possible.
To protect your hearing,
not to be like, la, la, la,
nothing's happening, la, la, la.
Unless that helps you.
I'm just sayin'.
But really though,
the force that hits is going to hurt, a lot.
Experts say that while keeping your eyes squeezed shut
is crucial,
it's even more important to keep your mouth open.
There's something you never expected.
When the shockwave passes,
it's going to compress your body,
and when your organs get squeezed,
they release the gases inside of them,
and that needs to go somewhere.
Either open wide or risk, well,
not nice things happening. (flames burning)
Number six is avoid fallout.
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When a nuke explodes,
it turns everything in close proximity to dust and ash,
much of which is propelled upwards into the atmosphere.
Bu then it soon comes back down,
now possessing residual radioactive particles
that are quite lethal.
The radiation won't kill you as quickly as the blast,
but can poison your blood,
burn away your skin, and even cause cancers,
leading to a painful death
that could take anywhere from hours to years to come about.
Getting as far underground as possible,
or into a shelter with thick walls,
is your best bet.
Radiation levels will fall over time,
but it's important to stay put for at least 48 hours,
or until emergency services can get you.
It's recommended that you stay bunkered down
for eight to nine days,
which is the half-life of radioiodine,
the most lethal of the products created
by the nuclear explosion.
Okay, we're halfway though,
you freaked out yet?
No, good, keep watching. (flames burning)
Number five is strip and clean.
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If you were outside when the bomb went off,
and you were able to safely move,
then doing so is essential.
However, you're body's been exposed to dust and debris
that came from the direction of the explosion,
which means that you could be covered
in radioactive particles,
and contaminating everything
that you come into contact with.
Once you're safely inside,
strip your outer layer of clothing,
and seal it in a plastic bag,
keeping it far away from the survivors.
Starting with your hair, if you have any,
use a shower, or even water bottles,
to cleanse your entire body.
Use a cloth or soft towel to wipe your eyes,
and the insides of your ears.
You should be doing that anyway.
Grandma be telling you baby.
Then blow your nose
and try to get any particles you inhaled, out.
There's no way to get all of the radiation off of you,
but every little bit helps.
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Number four is treat injuries properly.
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Great, you've made it this far,
and after surviving a nuclear explosion,
nobody should die due to their injuries being mistreated.
Often, minor blisters form from radiation burns,
and though popping them might seem like a relief,
what you may actually be doing
is providing that radiation with free entry into the body,
or exposing other people to it.
Burns that don't blister, or created cracks in the skin,
should be covered with Vaseline,
or a mixture of baking soda and water.
Major burns can be deadly
and need to be protected from infection
while treated delicately.
Never try to peel clothing
that's been fused to your skin,
for obvious reasons,
and use non-adhesive burn bandages,
or, when they're not available, saran warp.
Like you're a cucumber, you know?
One of the most common post-disaster causes of death
is shock.
So sometimes being reassuring,
and confident to calm someone down,
can save their life.
It's okay, you're just a little melty, you'll be all right.
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Number three is prepare a survival bag.
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As with many potential crisis situations,
having an emergency kit is a great idea.
In fact, every family member having one
is far from overkill,
as long as you're not carrying too much.
That survival bag should include:
enough non-perishable food and water for up to eight days,
a multi-tool to open cans and to cut with,
a basic first aid kit, a whistle, garbage bag,
saran wrap, duct tape, a flashlight,
a radio, wet wipes, and, if needed,
eight days worth of prescription medication.
Did you catch all that?
Keep this kit in a place where it's easily accessible
should a disaster strike,
and have it out and ready if there's a threat announced.
It's obviously best to stock any emergency bunker,
basement, or other shelter with these items,
but you never know when it will be necessary
to just flee. (hands clapping)
So having a good emergency survival bag can be vital.
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Number two is know what's nearby.
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If a nuclear attack has occurred,
or if it's been announced that one is imminent,
how well you know the area that you're in
could be a factor that determines if you make it out alive.
Many people are so busy
worrying about getting out of major metropolitan areas
that they neglect to think about the place
that they're headed to,
or what's there.
Any sort of attack like that can cause terror.
But, if the country under attack is from another nation,
the targets will more likely be defensive installments,
such as nuclear silos in air bases,
or needed resource providers,
like power plants or petroleum refineries.
Simply killing civilians won't push the enemy's agenda,
but crippling the area's ability to protect itself would.
So knowing what's around your home,
and heading in the target-free direction,
is essential to your survuvial.
Oh, and also, side note,
make sure you load up on Twinkies.
They never go stale,
and you could eat them 100 years from now.
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And number one is have a plan today.
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And that's where this video comes in!
The absolute best way
to survive any life threatening situation
is to be prepared for it ahead of time.
It may seem silly to be ready for a disaster
with the magnitude of a nuke,
but there are, unfortunately,
a number of people who wish they'd been prepared
when destruction rained down on them.
Going over evacuation procedures,
where the emergency supplies are,
and where to go if you get separated,
and be the difference
between life and death in any disaster,
natural or otherwise.
Having a plan with multiple scenarios,
such as which way to go,
depending on where the bomb hits,
or where the largest supply cache is,
may seem like a waste of time and resources,
and, let's be honest, hopefully it is.
But, as the old cliche goes,
it's better to have it and not need it,
then to need it and, well, not have it.
But above all, remember,
rip this video, keep it on your phone just in case.
And Twinkies, I'm tellin' ya, Twinkies!