According to the British "Daily Star" reported on February 24, under the tense war situation between Russia and Ukraine, people's fears of World War III and the outbreak of nuclear war have reached unprecedented heights.
The initiators of this conflict have been condemned around the world. U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed to "sanction" Russia, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called it a "terrible and barbaric" battle and vowed to end the war. But Putin shows no signs of concessions, so if russia's invasion does turn into World War III, how should we protect ourselves from the nuclear threat?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there would be devastating consequences if a nuclear war occurred, with the initial radiation released by a nuclear explosion in its initial period fatal — but lasting only a short time. Once the shock wave has passed, the initial radiation has passed.
However, exposure to residual radiation is equally dangerous. So the time to take critical protective measures is limited, and the first few hours after an explosion are often critical. They added that adequate planning and preparation in advance can reduce the chances of death and illness.
"Most people don't realize that finding a place where you can hide inside for at least 24 hours is critical to saving lives and reducing radiation exposure," they explain." Other recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention included lying face down on the ground after the blast, wearing a mask to protect yourself, and staying indoors before receiving orders.
The center also advises people to find something underground that can be used to cover themselves, and to limit ventilation to prevent radioactive residues brought by the wind. But if there is a lack of shelter, the best way to protect yourself is to hide in a trench and cover the top of the trench with a meter or more of dirt.
NBC Richard Richard Engel tweeted this afternoon: "Advisers to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said that Russian troops entered Chernobyl, where fighting destroyed a nuclear waste storage facility." However, these reports have not been officially verified. It was later clarified due to a mistranslation. He then added: "Clarification: Consultants say fierce fighting could disrupt nuclear waste."