Nuclear Attack Survival Kit Essentials

October 26, 2022 4 min read

Nuclear Attack Survival Kit Essentials

The last six months have seen rising nuclear tensions, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia and NATO have been undertaking nuclear exercises, with the former threatening to use "all means possible," including nuclear weapons, to defend its purported territory.

 

You should figure out an emergency plan if an attack happens.

 

At this point, you're probably wondering; what happens during a nuclear attack?

 

If you're at the site of a nuclear attack, your chances of survival will be slim. Everything within a two-mile radius will probably be destroyed, and experts say that the only structures still standing are those that can withstand 50 pounds per inch. 

 

Beyond the initial blast, nuclear fallout is the most significant threat to surviving an attack. Nuclear fission can create dangerous radiation, with neurons and gamma rays being the most problematic. The radiation can even be deadlier than the initial blast and kill more people than the initial blast. That's particularly the case if radiation infiltrates groundwater sources.

 

Consuming water contaminated with radioactive elements can change your cells chemically and alter your DNA, causing issues such as:

 

  • Cancer
  • Infertility
  • Cell mutation in children
  • Hair loss
  • Cataract
  • Loss of blood cells

How To Prepare for Nuclear Fallout

Surviving a nuclear blast and the ensuing fallout is no easy task. Nonetheless, with the right know-how and preparation, you can keep your loved ones safe, especially from the radioactive water contaminants contained in nuclear weapons. There's no better way to do so than having a nuclear attack survival kit at hand.

 

The kit can help keep you in good health and maintain reliable communication with the outside world until the fallout passes. That said, here are the essentials you need in your nuclear attack survival kit:

 

Food and Water Supplies

Water and non-perishable food are essential for your survival after a nuclear blast. Being confined in a bunker protects you from radioactive elements, but you still have to eat and drink. Clean water is particularly essential because the usual water sources are likely to be polluted by radioactive contaminants after a blast. A water filter like the Seychelle Radiological Filter Bottle or the complete Seychelle Radiological Bundle is essential.

 

Communication Equipment

Communication with the outside world is critical to persisting through an emergency like a nuclear attack. It could be helpful during search and rescue operations. You should consider two communication devices: walkie-talkies or two-way radios and standard emergency radios.  

 

Survival Gadgets and Tools

You shouldn't overlook the value of survival tools and gadgets when prepping for a nuclear attack. Whether you're on the move or in your nuclear shelter, these tools can help make your life easier. Compact multitools are particularly essential since they don't take up too much space in your nuclear survival kit and can perform multiple functions.

 

Some of the survival tools and gadgets worth having include:

 

  • Folding shovels
  • Suspension needle nose pliers
  • An axe
  • Fire-starting kit
  • Compass/navigational device
  • High-powered flashlight
  • Signal flares

Survival Backpacks and Sleeping Bags

Moving from one point to another in the aftermath of a nuclear blast requires a capable, rock-solid, high-capacity, and versatile backpack. It will allow you to move fast with lots of equipment and gear. It's best to ensure that your backpack is airtight, submersible, and waterproof to keep your items safe.

 

In the aftermath of a nuclear blast, you may not have the luxury of sleeping in your house. For this reason, you need emergency sleeping bags and bivvy bags that keep you effectively insulated, especially in colder climates. They provide warmth and portability for all on-the-go situations.

 

Survival Clothing

Anyone within the prepper forums and communities will tell you just how essential survival clothing is during nuclear disasters. In such situations, the chances are you'll only have the clothes you're wearing. So, ensure they're well-suited for extreme temperatures, foul weather, and the typically unpleasant conditions that characterize disasters. The survival clothing you need in your kit includes portable rain jackets, waterproof hunting pants, down pants, and down jackets.

 

Emergency Medical Supplies

During a nuclear attack, you can't count on anyone to treat your loved ones but yourself. Having emergency medical supplies means you're better prepared to treat yourself in case of an injury or illness. Treatment books, trauma kits, respiratory masks, and medicine, are some of the emergency medical supplies you need.

 

Radiological Water Filtration Kit

During a nuclear fallout, naturally-occurring radiological contaminants will undoubtedly infiltrate your water supply. When this happens, the radium levels in the water will increase, putting you at risk of cancer, kidney illnesses, and other conditions. Interventions such as reverse osmosis filtration can't get rid of the contaminants.

 

For this reason, radiological water filtration equipment should be part of your survival kit. They help to filter radiologically polluted water, thus preventing you from consuming contaminants like radium, radon, and uranium.

 

Wrap Up

Keeping your family safe and healthy in the aftermath of a nuclear attack isn't easy. Nonetheless, there's so much you can do to limit the damage of the nuclear fallout. There's no better way to do that than investing in the Seychelle Radiological Bundle. Seychelle Radiological Filters are also built to eliminate aesthetic contaminants, chemical contaminants, inorganic contaminants, and radiological contaminants, keeping you safe until the nuclear fallout ends.

 

FAQs

How can I keep my drinking water safe from radioactive contaminants?

 

Radionuclides will undoubtedly enter your water supply after a nuclear attack. Seychelle Radiological Filters eliminate these contaminants, thus giving you the peace of mind that you're consuming safe water.

 

What are the effects of radiological contaminants?

 

These contaminants cause multiple illnesses, including liver cancer, kidney disease, cataracts, and cell mutation among children.

 

How long can the radiological contaminants last in my water supply?

 

Although radioactive isotopes in your water supply decay and disintegrate into harmless materials, the process is slow. The only way to guarantee the safety of the water is by using a Seychelle Radiological Filter.

 

 

 

Works Cited

 

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Mishra R, Madhav S. "Radioactive pollution in water: A global concern for human health." Down to Earth,10 December 2021. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/water/radioactive-pollution-in-water-a-global-concern-for-human-health-80637. Accessed 15 October 2022. 

 

"Survival Kit Supplies." American Red Cross,2022, https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html. Accessed 15 October 2022. 

 

"Uranium in Drinking Water." Water Quality Association, 2022, https://www.wqa.org/Learn-About-Water/Common-Contaminants/Uranium. Accessed 15 October 2022.