Nuclear Explosion Near Natanz: Fallout Risks and Safety Steps

If the U.S. strikes Kuh-e Kolang, near the Natanz facilities, with a nuclear bomb

the danger could also reach surrounding areas

Because in such an explosion, it’s not just the initial blast and heat

that harm people. Radioactive dust is also produced

and the wind can carry it to more distant places.

Of course, we’re talking about a hypothetical scenario.

In a nuclear explosion,

some of the soil and debris become

contaminated with radioactive material

and rise into the air, then settle on the ground, buildings

and even people’s clothes. This is called nuclear fallout.

Where this contamination reaches and how dangerous it is

depends on the blast’s strength, its location, and the weather.

Now, if something like this happens and we’re in the area, what should we do?

If you see the intense flash of an explosion, don’t look at it.

If you’re outside and can’t get inside a building right away, take shelter behind

an obstacle. Lie flat on the ground and cover your head

Cover yourselves. After the blast wave passes, quickly enter the

nearest

sound, sturdy building. Don't stay outside to watch or film,

and don't take shelter in a car either.

A car doesn't provide enough protection. Go inside the building and get below

ground level or to the middle section,

away from windows and exterior walls.

Close doors and windows,

and turn off any air conditioner or

ventilation system that draws air from

outside. If you were outside and there's a risk of

contamination, remove your outer clothing without shaking it,

put it in a bag, and seal it.

Keep the bag away from others,

and don't leave the building to take it outside.

Then wash yourself with lukewarm water and soap,

and use regular shampoo on your hair

without conditioner.

If you can't shower, clean your hands,

face, and any exposed skin with water or a wet wipe.

Use bottled water and sealed food, and

Be prepared to stay in a shelter for at least twenty-four hours.

This does not mean the area will automatically

be safe after twenty- four hours.

Follow the time and route for evacuation in

official emergency service announcements

The best advice right now is to stay inside your home,

to stay inside a building. If you're outside, go inside a building.

If a building is on fire or at risk of collapse, you should go to

a safer shelter. So the most important thing people

can do is take shelter quickly and follow

emergency service instructions.

Review these recommendations with your family too

so you know what to do in an emergency and

so you and your family suffer the least harm.