Uh, that doesn't sound good.
You've survived catastrophic disasters
in previous episodes
like tsunamis,
landslides,
and hurricanes.
But this time, the entire world is at stake.
An all out nuclear war has erupted.
Countries are launching attacks
and others are retaliating.
What should you do to get out
of this world-ending scenario?
Right now, nine countries
are in possession of nuclear weapons.
If any one of them launched even one
of the almost 15,000 nuclear warheads
in the world,
it would cause a wave
of chaos and destruction.
A blast from a one-megaton warhead
hot enough to cause third degree burns.
Ouch.
And you better look away,
because everything within
but it could cause you to go
blind for a few minutes.
I know, surviving a nuclear apocalypse
may sound like a daunting, impossible task.
But here's a few tips
on how to get though the initial blasts,
and the aftermath.
The sirens are blaring,
and everyone's in a panic.
Better act fast, because you could
only have a few minutes before impact.
Your first instinct might be to evacuate
and get as far away as possible.
Hate your Monday morning commute?
Well, imagine that but much, much worse.
The roads will likely be jammed
with everyone trying to get out.
This is a traffic jam that you
wouldn't want to be caught in.
You'll be a bunch of sitting ducks,
and you can probably picture the rest.
Your best bet is to hunker down
and find some shelter.
If you or a neighbor have a bomb shelter,
well, you don't need me to tell you where to go.
If there are any underground subways nearby,
go there.
They're some of the safest places
to withstand an incoming nuke.
But if there aren't any subways nearby,
try to find the largest cement building.
In the best case scenario, go to the basement.
If it doesn't have one,
get to the center of the building.
Hiding in a building will help to shield
you from the blast.
Going as deep as you can underground
will protect you when the radiation hits.
Today is your lucky day.
You find a basement to hide in.
Everything around you violently shakes
as you hear a deafening boom.
You find your bearings,
and the rumbling settles.
But don't leave just yet,
it's still incredibly dangerous outside.
If you head out now,
you'll be facing nerve-searing heat,
and a whole lot of fallout.
In as little as 15 minutes,
radioactive bits of dirt and debris
will start to fall from the sky.
Soon enough, everything outside
will be covered in irradiated dust.
Coming in contact with this stuff
can quickly induce radiation poisoning,
which is a terrible way to die.
Try to stay inside for at least 72 hours.
After that, it will be safe for you to venture out.
While you're in there,
stockpile any packaged food,
bottled water and first aid supplies
that were left inside the building.
They'll not only help you get
through these three days,
but anything that you have left over
will be handy to help
or trade with other survivors.
Speaking of trading, you might try saving
as much money as you can.
You'll never know when you have to
dig into your emergency funds
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causes society to collapse,
your money will pretty much be useless.
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You turn on your phone to call for help.
But the internet, and your phone service
is knocked out. You can't stay here forever.
It's time for you to explore
this new radioactive world.
You take a step outside.
The world you once knew is now a wasteland.
But don't stop and stare too long,
time is of the essence.
The longer you're in contact
with radioactive material,
the more it will affect your body.
Search nearby buildings for a radio.
It's crucial to get information
in a time like this.
You could find help,
learn where the shelters are,
or figure out if there will be any more attacks.
The radio hisses and crackles.
Dead air.
You can't depend on world leaders
to get through this.
You're going to have to rely on yourself
and the help of others.
While you're searching the nearby buildings,
call out for other survivors.
You can get a lot more done with friends
and you can work together to survive.
If you do find others,
and they're not so friendly,
try to make a trade.
If you don't have anything to give,
you could use your skills as currency.
You collect a decent amount of supplies,
and make a friend or two.
Now you should consider traveling
somewhere with warmer temperatures.
A large amount of the ash and soot
from the blast will be
injected into the stratosphere,
potentially blocking out the sun.
Working on your tan will be
the least of your worries,
temperatures around the world
could drastically drop.
Move away from the north
where it'll reach freezing temperatures
during the nuclear winter.
You and your group of survivors
journey safely to the south.
Unfortunately, because of the irradiated land,
you'll have to live off canned beans
and tuna for the rest of your days.
But, you made it through
the nuclear apocalypse alive.
Now that you're a seasoned veteran
of the wasteland,
do you think you could get through another?
How could you survive 24 hours
in Death Valley?
Don't worry, we're here to help you handle
whatever life throws at you on How to Survive.