Topics: Donald Trump, Iran, World News, Health, US News
As terrifying as it might be to think about, a nuclear war isn't beyond the realm of possibility, so experts have shared their potentially 'life-saving' tips on what to do in the first 24 hours of an attack.
Searches for the terms 'WW3' and 'World War Three' have seen a noticeable spike on Google in recent days, with the trend increasing around the same time that Donald Trump ordered bombs to be dropped on three of Iran's nuclear sites, Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan, on June 21.
Iran responded by launching missiles at US air bases in Qatar and Iraq on June 23, and while Trump has since announced a ceasefire, speculation of the agreement being violated within a matter of hours hasn't done much to reassure the general public.
Trump continues to call for peace, but the International Commission on Radiological Protection has noted that 'adequate preparation and appropriate response to a nuclear alert or detonation can protect you and your family's health and life'.
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With that in mind, the commission has shared detailed advice on what to do if a nuclear bomb strikes in your area.
After utilizing the first ten minutes of a nuclear blast to find shelter, the commission lays out what to do in the first 24 hours.
Radioactive material caused by nuclear explosions can be deadly, so the commission explains that if you may have been exposed, you should remove any outer layers of contaminated clothing and footwear.
Exposed skin should be wiped off or washed, and any pets who may have been exposed to radiation should be brushed in a room away from where people are sheltered, as well as being washed if possible.
While outside sources may be a risk, the International Commission on Radiological Protection assures that 'food, drink, and medicine already in stores or in your shelter are safe to consume'.
If possible, tune in to any available media, such radio stations, where you may be able to receive instructions regarding the next steps.
Unless you're instructed to do so, you should not leave the shelter.
The commission has noted that danger from the fallout of a nuclear weapon will 'decrease rapidly', but you should still remain in the most protected location, such as a basement, for the first 12 – 24 hours unless threatened by an immediate hazard, or given the all-clear by authorities.
