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Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation
I found this today, figured I'd share it, particularly in light of the past weeks events in Iran (satellite launch) and North Korea (moving missile to launch pad)
I haven't read the whole thing, but I think it provides some good insight into how things are supposed to go down on the governmental level in response to a blast.
Of particular interest to me was this paragraph:
"There will be no significant Federal response at the scene for 24 hours and the full extent of Federal assets will not be available for up to 72 hours. Emergency response is principally a local function. Federal assistance will be mobilized as rapidly as possible; however, for purposes of this document, no significant Federal response is assumed for 24 – 72 hours."
Also the 'key point' section
KEY POINTS
1. There are no clear boundaries between damage zones resulting from a nuclear detonation, but generally, the light damage (LD) zone is characterized by broken windows and easily managed injuries; the moderate (MD) zone by significant building damage, rubble, downed utility poles, overturned automobiles, fires, and serious injuries; and the no-go (NG) zone by completely destroyed infrastructure and radiation levels resulting in unlikely survival of victims.
2. It is anticipated that some injuries (e.g., eye injuries, blast injuries — particularly
from flying debris and glass) can be prevented or reduced in severity if individuals that perceive an intense and unexpected flash of light seek immediate cover. The speed of light, perceived as the flash, will travel faster than the blast overpressure allowing a few seconds for some people to take limited protective measures.
3. Blast, thermal, and radiation injuries in combination will result in prognoses for patients worse than those for the individual injury mechanisms.
4. EMP effects could result in extensive electronics disruptions complicating the function of communications, computers, and other essential electronic equipment.
5. The most hazardous fallout particles are readily visible as fine, sand-sized grains, but the lack of apparent fallout should not be misrepresented to mean radiation isn’t present; therefore appropriate radiation monitoring should always be performed.. Fallout that is immediately hazardous to the public and emergency responders will descend to the ground within about 24 hours.
6. The most effective life-saving opportunities for response officials in the first 60 minutes following a nuclear explosion will be the decision to safely shelter or evacuate people in expected fallout areas.
Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation
I found this today, figured I'd share it, particularly in light of the past weeks events in Iran (satellite launch) and North Korea (moving missile to launch pad)
I haven't read the whole thing, but I think it provides some good insight into how things are supposed to go down on the governmental level in response to a blast.
Of particular interest to me was this paragraph:
"There will be no significant Federal response at the scene for 24 hours and the full extent of Federal assets will not be available for up to 72 hours. Emergency response is principally a local function. Federal assistance will be mobilized as rapidly as possible; however, for purposes of this document, no significant Federal response is assumed for 24 – 72 hours."
Also the 'key point' section
KEY POINTS
1. There are no clear boundaries between damage zones resulting from a nuclear detonation, but generally, the light damage (LD) zone is characterized by broken windows and easily managed injuries; the moderate (MD) zone by significant building damage, rubble, downed utility poles, overturned automobiles, fires, and serious injuries; and the no-go (NG) zone by completely destroyed infrastructure and radiation levels resulting in unlikely survival of victims.
2. It is anticipated that some injuries (e.g., eye injuries, blast injuries — particularly
from flying debris and glass) can be prevented or reduced in severity if individuals that perceive an intense and unexpected flash of light seek immediate cover. The speed of light, perceived as the flash, will travel faster than the blast overpressure allowing a few seconds for some people to take limited protective measures.
3. Blast, thermal, and radiation injuries in combination will result in prognoses for patients worse than those for the individual injury mechanisms.
4. EMP effects could result in extensive electronics disruptions complicating the function of communications, computers, and other essential electronic equipment.
5. The most hazardous fallout particles are readily visible as fine, sand-sized grains, but the lack of apparent fallout should not be misrepresented to mean radiation isn’t present; therefore appropriate radiation monitoring should always be performed.. Fallout that is immediately hazardous to the public and emergency responders will descend to the ground within about 24 hours.
6. The most effective life-saving opportunities for response officials in the first 60 minutes following a nuclear explosion will be the decision to safely shelter or evacuate people in expected fallout areas.
