Our planet is on the brink
of another world war.
As a civilian,
you feel like the only thing you can do
is wait for updates on what will happen next.
But then you see a massive explosion
off in the distance,
and your whole house begins to shake.
The first attacks are underway.
And with no official government
plan on how to stay safe,
your fate is in your own hands.
International relationships
are pretty tense right now,
so the idea of a global war breaking out
isn't far-fetched.
Some countries,
such as Sweden, Germany, and Lithuania,
are even educating their citizens
on preparing for a potential war.
So, should you start preparing too?
Here are some tips to help you survive.
Some people might think you're crazy,
but it's never too early
to start planning for a national emergency.
You'll need a basic emergency survival kit.
It doesn't have to be too complicated,
just some basic
supplies in an easy-to-carry bag or container.
You should have things like water,
non-perishable food,
a first aid kit,
any essential medications,
and some multi-purpose tools.
Once you have your kit together,
start working on an emergency plan.
Discuss emergency meeting locations
in the event of an attack.
Decide on safe, familiar places
where your family can go for protection
or to reunite.
And make sure to practice
this emergency plan.
It will be very easy to forget
all the details during the hysteria
of a national crisis.
And that brings us to our next point.
Yes, this is easier said than done.
But in the event of a crisis,
it is crucial to focus and make decisions
based on logic, not emotions.
Get away from your windows,
any large objects,
and move towards the lower levels
of your home immediately.
If you live in a building,
do not use the elevators.
Take the stairs instead.
Being underground in a basement
while the attack is happening
will reduce your chances of getting injured.
If you're lucky enough
to survive the initial attack,
don't waste any time
and start inspecting your home immediately.
Determine whether it can still be used
as a reliable shelter for yourself
and your family.
If the damage to your home is significant,
you need to evacuate
and start looking for alternative
places to stay in.
Now that your city is under attack,
you're best to get away from
anything that might be the next
target of a strike.
This means any important
or famous buildings,
monuments,
large bridges,
tunnels,
and known military bases.
You'll want to hit the roads quickly,
because it's only a matter of time
before there's chaos on the streets.
Use a detailed map
to find alternative routes out of the city
with less traffic during an evacuation.
GPS phone applications are good too,
but you won't know how long you can rely
on cell networks.
For your best chance at survival,
you'll need to set up a new home base
away from the combat.
This can be a community center, a hospital,
a shopping mall,
or a friend's home.
Essentially, you're looking for a location
that still has running water,
electricity,
and heating.
Keep in mind that power grids
could go down at any moment,
as the result of a bombing
or even a cyber attack.
So you'd probably want to find somewhere
that also has a fuel
or solar-powered generator,
just in case.
If a global war breaks out
in this day and age,
nuclear weapons will likely be used.
And that really complicates
your emergency plan.
If you see a nuclear flash,
the first thing to do is get behind a barrier
in case the shock wave comes your way.
And then you've got to find
an enclosed shelter, quickly.
You've only got about 15 to 20 minutes
before nuclear fallout starts coming down.
So, cover your mouth and nose with a rag,
and close your eyes.
Yes, this may make it more difficult
to locate shelter,
but it will protect you
from possible nuclear fallout.
Try to get to the inner part of a building,
somewhere you could be protected
by thick concrete,
and ideally be underground.
Once you've found shelter,
be sure to remove your outer layer
of clothing and your mouth cover.
Seal them in a plastic bag,
and clean yourself as soon as possible.
And then get comfortable.
You'll want to stay in your shelter
for at least a day
to ensure the dangers of radiation
have been eliminated.
With these tips,
you should be able to stay holed up
in a safe place until all of this blows over.
Now all you need to worry about
is keeping your sanity
while you wait alone in your shelter.
But rest assured,
we've got just the video
to help you get through it.