Every household to get "terror advice"

Originally Posted by downquark1

But what are you suppose to do under dirty bomb attack?
This advice is based on the fact that radiation does more damage if it enters the body, and the house can act as minor protection. Obviously the only to be certain of protection is to issue everyone with a radiation suit or a lead shelter.

Once inside shelter how would they rescue you? Lead coated vans?
Would it be simplier just to evacuate yourself in a car and risk exposure?

Its been a long time since I did the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare course in the Army. But personally, if I was in a 'nuclear' attack, including a dirty bomb. I'd rather be sitting on the device when it went off, rather than suffer the horrible effects of Radiation Sickness.

IMHO, the chances of a dirty bomb being detonated by terrorists are incredably small. So why worry about it.

[Pierre]

It's all a load of baubles.

Do you remember in the early eighties how they published leaflets that told you how build a fall out shelter in your house, which consisted of a door and few sandbags, ensuring you paited the door white to refect the blast.

What a laugh.

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

*ramrod ponders where the best location is for the shelter he'll have to dig in his garden*...........New Zealand probably

You'd best start digging then...


Anyway, you've all forgotten the most important advice, you have to build a shelter out of an old door, resting against the wall and have the door sloping at 45 degrees, else you'll be completely unprotected from a nuclear blast...

Anyone else remember 'When the wind blows'?

[zoombini]

Nooo, you have to hide underneath the dining table.
1.5" of Pine is an excellent protector from nuclear blasts!

[punky]

Well personally I think it is long overdue.

Wether you all like to think about it or not, in many countries around the world, there are tens, maybe hundreds of thousands of people that would like to wipe us off the face of the earth, and will if given half a chance. That isn't paranoia, that is reality.

I saw a McIntyre program about it, and the simulated a disaster to see how the people reacted, they failed miserably. Half didn't know what to do, the other half thought they did, but actually made things worse.

Like the old saying goes.... Prepare for the worst, and hope for best. If/when it happens If any of these leaflets or promotions save a life, it would be worth it.

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by zoombini

Nooo, you have to hide underneath the dining table.
1.5" of Pine is an excellent protector from nuclear blasts!

What are the protective characteristics of MDF these days?
Just think though, once all the dust has settled and mankind steps back into the light... there will probably still be people trying to get into this country to claim social benefits

[paulyoung666]

did anyone see the bloke being interviewed on the news , ( cant remember his name ) , absoloute class , talk about being put on the spot , you could see the sweat pouring out of him , i also reckon it is a complete waste of money also

Originally Posted by Paul

What are the protective characteristics of MDF these days?
Just think though, once all the dust has settled and mankind steps back into the light... there will probably still be people trying to get into this country to claim social benefits

The resin used in MDF is carsinogenic (sp), so if the radation dont give you cancer, then the MDF will.

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by Earl of Bronze

The resin used in MDF is carsinogenic (sp), so if the radation dont give you cancer, then the MDF will.

Ahh good ol MDF The reason why I wear a dust mask when cutting it LOL So it's either radiation or death by changing rooms..... choices choices

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by Paul

death by changing rooms

Isn't that classed as a 'cruel and unusual punishment' - and banned by Human rights movements?

[Matth]

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

Isn't that classed as a 'cruel and unusual punishment' - and banned by Human rights movements?

"Cruel and unusual punishment" would be living with the result of "changing rooms".


I think I prefer another old piece of advice....

In case of nuclear attack:
1. Bend over
2. Put your head between your legs
3. Kiss your ass goodbye!

If you spend your life in fear of terrorists, then they've won as surely as if they had attacked you.


Seriously though, a few years ago, I was at the Duxford air show with a friend, and going through one of the exhibits, saw a bag left against the glass ... first thought, take it to lost property, second thought, get out and tell someone it looks lika a "suspicious package".

[punky]

There is a difference between being paranoid, and being prepared.

Bottom line noone can stop a terrorist attack forever. Rather than being paranoid about one happening, surely it is better to accept the inevitable, and become confident and proficient that when one does happen, loss of life will be minimised? People worry about a terrorist attack, but lying and saying it will never happen and not making people prepare is worse.

[Marge]

My plan of action:

1) Grab nearest dishy fella (although this is a mean feat considering I've never seen one yet in the 10 years I've lived in Hyde)

2) Raid local Asda for tins of Spam and bottles of Baileys

3) Put Kerrang on TV and make sure I go out with a bang and smile !!!!

Originally Posted by punky

There is a difference between being paranoid, and being prepared.

Bottom line noone can stop a terrorist attack forever. Rather than being paranoid about one happening, surely it is better to accept the inevitable, and become confident and proficient that when one does happen, loss of life will be minimised? People worry about a terrorist attack, but lying and saying it will never happen and not making people prepare is worse.

While it's all well and good saying be prepaired, if the worst does happen. It wont be in the quiet suburbs, it will happen in a city center prolly on the weekend. Thats how I'd plan it.

Unless you want to buy you're own Noddy Suit and Respirator, and practice getting into it in less than 30 seconds. Then well, you are buggered mate. Yes be vigillant, yes have an idea what to do in an emergency. But dont expect the British Government to have anything sorted out. Cause you'll be dead, and then it wont matter.

[downquark1]

Speaking of reasons for mass panic. Has anyone noticed that google isn't working