You know, just in case the unthinkable happens
Here is a rundown of government advice on what to do if you find yourself caught up in a nuclear explosion.
With the ongoing turmoil and conflicts currently raging across the globe, you’ll be pleased to learn that the UK Government (as of March 2024) currently predicts our risk of being the target of a nuclear bomb as ‘remote’.
However deadly global conflicts can flare up out of nowhere – which means you can never be too prepared when it comes to the unthinkable.
Concerns about finding ourselves on the receiving end of the might of a foreign power are arguably at their highest since the Cold War – with pro-government channels in Russia recently airing a simulation of what would happen if a nuclear device landed rained down on London.
Take a look at the creepy clip below:
Now the video – with its automated voice and 3D visualisations – may seem so absurd it’s almost funny, however it’s a chilling reminder of the deadly destructive capacity of modern weaponry.
If these kinds of videos leave you feeling a little concerned then don’t worry, here is a rundown of the advice laid out by our government.
What is the UK government advice in the event of a nuclear attack?
When it comes to surviving a nuclear attack, it all depends on where you are when the bomb goes off.
Anyone unlucky enough to be standing to close to ground zero would most likely find themselves vaporised.
After that, your chances of survival hinge on your location and preparedness.
For anyone looking to secure their fallout shelter and load up on food rations, the government has the website called Prepare, which has tons of info on what to do in national emergencies.
The video was pretty chilling (East2West)
When it comes to a nuclear attack, the advice is simple, ‘Go in. Stay in. Tune in’. Which essentially means stay indoors and try to keep up with official government communications if there are any.
When it comes to the sort of place you should take shelter in, you should aim for the most central room in the building. Once inside you should remove all contaminated clothing if you were outside during the fallout.
Hopefully this isn’t the view outside your window anytime soon (Getty Stock Images)
You should also stay inside the first building you come to for the initial 24 hours instead of trying to reunite with loved ones.
When it comes to supplies, it’s recommended that you should have a torch, a portable power back, a radio with spare batteries, a first aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable food and wet wipes prepared.
From that point whether or not you’re able to survive the following weeks of nuclear winter is totally down to luck.
