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So, a nuclear weapon has been unleashed in your general vicinity. Are you prepared?

If you are an average American, working 40 hrs a week, perhaps with a couple mouths to feed chances are slim that you are. I mean, come on, who would think about these kinds of things? If some said Glenn Beck, you'd be right!

Some things to consider in the case of potential Armageddon or even the occasional zombie infection.

* A lot can happen in 72 hours. Having a 3 day preparedness kit is at the very least a must! In this kit you should have at least 1.5 gallons of water per person. One MRE (meal ready to eat) contains upwards of 3000 calories. Having at least 3 on hand per person is a safe choice. Finally you can pick up a basic medical kit from the American Red Cross at a reasonable price (under $50). The kit would include basic pain medication, splints, gauz bandages, medical tape etc.

* Shelter- The variable here being the type of disaster. Sticking with a Nuclear or radiological approach the type of shelter becomes critical. Seeking any kind of shelter is the #1 Priority. If you are outside, standing next to a building is better than nothing. If you are in a house, the basement is better than upstairs. If you are in a basement and you have time to reinforce your area do so with sand bags and ceiling coverage. Gamma radiation is the killer so thicker the better.

* Clothing- When the first 72 hours have passed and food/water become a priority again you are going to have to scavenge. Remember, fallout is in everything and on everything so touch only what is necessary. By now the falling debris (fallout) has pretty much settled and is layering the surface. Avoidance is important but inhalation avoidance is critical. Cover your face as much as possible and wear gloves (kevlar if available). Consumption of any radiation exposed food will pose the risk of consuming the radiation. Knowing this seek food that was equally sheltered as you were. Using this as a gauge will minimize exposure. As for the outside water that is still in the hydrological cycle (rain, runoff and ground water) it is fully exposed and contaminated. Contact with this will undoubtedly over expose you to a high volume of rads, avoid this at all cost.

Getting out of the radiation zone as quickly as possible is always the top priority. However if that is an impossible task use your head and follow some simple guidelines. Being prepared, even for the improbable, is always worth at the least the peace of mind.

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