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General Articles:
Report of the NCI/SUNY International Task Force on Prevention of Nuclear
Terrorism (June 25, 1986)
Fallout Simulator
- An excellent shareware program that allows you to enter a nuke yield in
kilotons and a wind speed. The program will then compute the distance from
ground zero that the fallout will spread at given intervals and the strength
of the radiation dose. With yields above 50kt, a map of the world appears
and you can pick a target to simulate an attack. Use this to plan your
Disaster Response Operations or Evacuation routes. Size - 60kB, in zip
format, works with DOS or Windows.
Terrorism:
CDC Fact Sheet -Radiation Emergencies: Casualty Management After Detonation
of a Nuclear Weapon In an Urban Area - This document contains
recommended immediate actions for police officers, firefighters, and
emergency medical technicians who may be faced with the detonation of a
nuclear weapon in a populated area.
"Can
Terrorists Build Nuclear Weapons?" (J. Carson Mark, Theodore Taylor,
Eugene Eyster, William Maraman, and Jacob Wechsler, Paper Prepared for the
International Task Force on the Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism, 1986)
"The Explosive Properties of Reactor-Grade Plutonium" (J. Carson
Mark, Paper Prepared for Nuclear Control Institute, August 1990)
Are IAEA Safeguards on Plutonium Bulk-Handling Facilities Effective?
(Marvin Miller, MIT, Paper Prepared
for NCI, August 1990)
"Severe Accidents and Terrorist Threats at Nuclear Reactors"
(Gerald L. Pollack, Paper Prepared for the International Task Force on the
Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism, 1986)
War:
Home Defense and the Farmer
If this country were to be attacked with nuclear weapons, many farms would
be damaged or set on fire, even though they might be well away from where
the explosions occurred. In addition, there would be a grave risk that
highly dangerous radioactive dust (or fall-out) resulting from the
explosions would be spread over wide areas of the countryside.
Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support
Teams US Army National Guard. The
military's first responders.
1960's Civil Defense Info
- A web page based CD manual to help in times of nuclear war. Kind of a
cheesy conglomeration of shelter designs. Not all of the pictures work, but
the underlying links appear intact.
Nuclear Explosion Information
Interesting collection of information - be sure to read the caveat at the
TOP of the page.
Fallout Fundamentals Fallout consists of dust particles that have
been coated with radioactive by-products from atomic explosions. This occurs
when the nuclear or atomic blast is a ground rather than air-burst
(air-burst meaning that the fireball is far enough from the earth's surface
that there is no ground material uptake into the high temperature portion of
the mushroom cloud).
Blast Mapper: Would you survive a nuclear blast? Nuclear Blast
Mapper will show you how terribly destructive thermonuclear weapons are.
Effects of Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear War This is the definitive,
unclassified text on nuclear weapons effects. A team effort is underway to
scan and digitize as much of the book as time permits.
Nuclear Targets By STATE. Click on your STATE in the DIRECTORY
below to see the targets and other IMPORTANT information. These links
include hundreds of (Email VERIFIED) Intentional Communities and Survival
Preparedness Groups along with an Ark Two state TEAM Leader in forty-eight
of the 50 States.
Medical:
FM 8-10-7 Appendix B
Medical units must have protection from NBC attack and contamination to
survive and function effectively. The extent of protection provided is only
limited by the resources available and efforts of unit personnel. Protection
as simple as an individually dug foxhole, or as elaborate as the subbasement
of a concrete building may be used. Expedient protection from the effects of
biological and chemical agents are much less labor intensive.
Medical Aspects of NBC Defense Ops - Nuclear
(FM 8-9) North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO. The purpose of this
publication is to provide medical personnel of the NATO Armed Forces with
information on the biomedical effects of nuclear weapons and the impact of
the use of nuclear weapons on the different aspects of medical field
operations. This handbook has been prepared to provide those responsible for
medical support planning, training, and field operations with specific
information critical to the understanding and solution of these special
problems. The subjects covered in this publication are many and varied,
reflecting the complexities involved in the nuclear sciences and the varied
needs of the people for whom this book was prepared. Accordingly, the
subject matter presented includes discussions of atomic structure and
radioactivity, characteristics of nuclear detonations, descriptions of the
factors related to the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of nuclear warfare
casualties, and guidance applicable to the organization and operation of
medical units on a nuclear battlefield. In addition, information has been
included on the special problems associated with nuclear accidents in
peacetime.
Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The objective of this document is to
provide guidance to other Federal agencies, including the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and to
state and local governments regarding the safe and effective use of
potassium iodide (KI) as an adjunct to other public health protective
measures in the event that radioactive iodine is released into the
environment. The adoption and implementation of these recommendations are at
the discretion of the state and local governments responsible for developing
regional emergency-response plans related to radiation emergencies.
Iodine Prophylaxis Following Nuclear Accidents
(.pdf file)
World Health Organization. Self important,
overly detailed and wordy. This could have been condensed into 1/4 the
volume, instead of the 39 pages presented.
Potassium Iodide Dosage Information World Health Organization
Dosage Chart located on a sales site. This info, in this format, is all you
really need. (Unless you are studying to become a bureaucrat, that is.)
Survival:
FM 8-10-7 Health Service Support in a Nuclear, Biological, And Chemical
Environment APPENDIX F FOOD CONTAMINATION AND DECONTAMINATION. Food
Susceptibility. Stored, transported, and prepared food is susceptible to NBC
contamination throughout the TO. Planning for any battle or operation must
include food protection from contamination; food contamination detection;
and contaminated food disposition (decontaminate or destroy).
Army Survival Field Manual, after a Nuclear incident: Food Procurement
Although it is a serious problem to obtain edible food in a radiation-
contaminated area, it is not impossible to solve. You need to follow a few
special procedures in selecting and preparing rations and local foods for
use.
Protect and Survive
Civil Defense from the United Kingdom
Domestic Nuclear Shelters
Civil Defense from the United Kingdom
Home Defense and the Farmer
Civil Defense from the United Kingdom
11 Steps to Nuclear War Fallout Survival
Civil Defense from the United Kingdom &
11 Steps to Survival .txt
Governments and communities at all levels are planning for the survival of
our Nation in the event of a nuclear war. But the survival of individuals
also will depend upon the preparation that each person makes. Persons ready
to take the right action before and following an attack will increase their
chances of survival. This pamphlet describes what YOU can do before and
following a nuclear attack. You can greatly increase your family's and your
own protection by taking the Eleven Steps to Survival.
Survival tips: nuclear attacks
- How to survive a nuclear attack.
Nuclear War Survival Skills Cover Nuclear War Survival Skills
Updated and Expanded 1987 Edition Cresson H. Kearny With Foreword by Dr.
Edward Teller Original Edition Published September, 1979, by Oak Ridge
National Laboratory
A Compass DeRose Guide by Steven J. DeRose Harm from radiation is
strongly related to both total dose and dose rate. You can take a lot more
radiation if it comes in small doses with time to recover from the cellular
damage in between.
The ABC's of NBC Warfare Survival
Copyright 2002 by Fred H. Lane. Surprisingly extensive and well written book
available for free download - but only in .pdf form for free.
How to Survive a High-Yield Nuclear Bomb
&
How to Survive Nuclear Terrorists Pair of pretty good,
extensive articles that are a bit inflammatory. Cheesy site layout has way
too much advertising, but no pop-ups.
Understanding Radiation
U.S. Department of Energy. All matter
in the universe is made of atoms, and radiation comes from the activity of
these tiny particles. Atoms are made up of even smaller particles called
protons, neutrons, and electrons. The arrangement of these particles
distinguishes one atom from another. Hosted by 2Tigers.
What is Radiation?
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
There are two basic kinds of radiation: One kind of radiation is tiny
fast-moving particles that have both energy and mass (weight) known as
particle radiation. The other kind of radiation is pure energy with no
weight. This kind of radiation is like vibrating or pulsating waves of
electrical and magnetic energy. The radiation waves are called
electromagnetic waves or electromagnetic radiation.
Understanding Radiation and Radioactivity
UK Atomic Weapons Establishment. Radiation is energy in the form of waves or
particles. The great majority of it occurs naturally and we are all exposed
to it all of the time. It is all around us - in the atmosphere, the earth,
our food our bodies and from cosmic rays from outer space and medical
x-rays.. To understand the phenomena of radiation and radioactivity we need
to examine Nature's building blocks.
Types of Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Before reading
this page, it might be helpful to read the "shielding section" on the
What is Radiation Page.
Terms of Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is a glossary-style A to Z
listing with definitions.
How can exposure to radiation be minimized?
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This info is primarily regarding power
plants, but contains useful info for Nukes as well.
Radiation and it's Long Term Effects
Radiation Effects Research
Foundation, Japan. This is a fairly comprehensive site detailing results of
the Hiroshima and Nagasaki studies of survivors. Kind of scary, definitely
unpleasant.
Radiation Internal Dose Information Center
Oak Ridge Educational Institute.
Primarily for nuclear medicine.
Radiological Emergency Response Course FREE
Minnesota Department of Public Safety. This training module is
developed to give responders to radiological incidents in Minnesota basic
information needed to perform their jobs. This course is a prerequisite for
specific training tailored for your job in the Radiological Emergency
Preparedness program. There is a quiz at the end of each unit. Answers are
located at the bottom of the page. The units are in PDF format and may be
downloaded.
Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual Nuclear Regulatory
Commission. MARSSIM, Revision 1 (August 2000) including the June 2001
updates, is available in printed or electronic format. Historic versions and
Federal Register Notices are also available. The Multi-Agency
Radiation Surveys and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) provides
detailed guidance for planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental
and facility radiological surveys conducted to demonstrate compliance with a
dose- or risk-based regulation. MARSSIM focuses on the demonstration of
compliance during the final status survey following scoping,
characterization, and any necessary remedial actions.
Radiological Emergency Handbook Minnesota Department of Public
Safety. (.pdf file) This 56 page booklet is primarily for responding
to nuclear power plant emergencies, but contains extremely relevant segments
for N War situations (or dirty bombs).
Bruce Beach
Nuclear Survival Resources & Ark II Site
Free Shelter Consultation with a Radiological Scientific Officer
You Will Survive Doomsday This document is copyrighted.
You are welcome to reproduce it, however, for FREE distribution in whatever
quantity you desire and by whatever means you desire so long as you
reproduce the entire document. Extensive quotes are also welcomed so long as
credit is properly given. Our purpose in publishing this document is to
ameliorate the effects of a nuclear holocaust for as many people as we can
reach, and to locate as many people as we can who are willing and able to
join our nuclear survival group.
11 Steps is a Canadian Government publication that lays out steps
to nuclear survival.
Programs of The Ark Two Community
Shelters:
Civil Defense H-14: In Time Of
Emergency ~ A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack & Natural Disasters:
A major emergency affecting a large number of people may occur anytime and
anywhere. It may be a peacetime disaster such as a flood, tornado, fire,
hurricane, blizzard or earthquake. It could be an enemy nuclear attack on
the United States.
Download Nuclear War Survival Skills to your
Hard Drive
One chapter at a time. Paul (Survival Primer)
has added a couple of "enhanced files" as well.
Making an "At Home" Shelter: There are many things a person can do
at home, in the event of a nuclear or Biological attack on the United
States. One of the best things is to just stay at home, for at least a
month. Also available for
PDF Download courtesy of Survival Primer website.
Expedient (Nuclear) Shelters Building home shelters is not
possible for all people, especially for those living in apartments. It could
also be the case that after building a home shelter, a nuclear event would
occur when we are not at home. There are many natural fallout and blast
shelters in our neighborhoods. If we plan ahead, these shelters could be
accessed quickly and easily.
FM 3-11.21/MCRP 3-37.2C/NTTP 3-11.24/AFTTP(I)
3-2.37 Appendix B Field-expedient
protection includes steps taken to provide immediate protection of
personnel/materiel and to enhance protection of mission-essential facilities
in the event of an incident. These procedures and planning factors are often
included in emergency-action discussions of "protection in place" when it is
required to sustain critical operations through an event or key
infrastructure facilities that may be a target.
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