Rue Britannia: "Plans progress to bring US nuclear weapons to Suffolk" (plus casualty count scenarios and tips from the American governments)

From the BBC, January 29:

Plans to deploy American nuclear weapons to an airbase in Suffolk have progressed, according to a US Department of Defence (DoD) notice.

A contract to build shelters to protect troops that would defend storage facilities at RAF Lakenheath has been awarded.

The document states the work was in preparation for the base's "upcoming nuclear mission".

The US Air Force (USAF) has yet to respond to a request for comment.

The Ministry of Defence said there was a longstanding agreement among NATO partners not to comment on the location of nuclear weapons.

In March 2023, a document from the US Office of the Under Secretary of Defense disclosed how $50m (£39m) had been earmarked to build a facility known as a "Surety Dormitory" at RAF Lakenheath.

This phrase is understood to refer to nuclear weapons storage.

Bulletproof glass....

....MUCH MORE

Britain is already a high priority target* should the nukes start to fly but I am having trouble understanding why the BBC is broadcasting this news. 

*As we saw in March 2022's "When the Ukraine war spreads to a NATO nation":

Should the war expand and, God forbid, go nuclear, Paris is the European capital that would suffer the worst effects from a single Russian 800 kiloton nuke launched on the Topol SS-25 missile:

Estimated fatalities: 1,606,610

Estimated injuries:   2,833,150

By comparison the same weapon used on London, again, a single, less-than-one-megaton bomb would result in:

Estimated fatalities: 947,080

Estimated injuries: 2,295,450 

Further east:

Berlin   

Estimated fatalities: 629,400

Estimated injuries: 1,281,850

Warsaw 

Estimated fatalities: 501,470

Estimated injuries:   792,920

 

Budapest

Estimated fatalities: 363,350

Estimated injuries:   770,220 

Prague 

Estimated fatalities: 359,720

Estimated injuries:   489,160

 

That is six bombs. Smaller ones.

We can't let things go nuclear. Period 

For comparison, the largest ICBM-launched U.S. nuke, 9 megatons, would result in:

 

Paris

Estimated fatalities: 3,940,720

Estimated injuries:   3,918,390

Moscow

Estimated fatalities: 4,200,750 

Estimated injuries:   4,916,950

The death toll at Hiroshima is estimated to have been between 66,000 and 120,000.

Fortunately should New York City come under attack, the powers-that-be have a plan.

You may recall that last summer the city of New York ran Public Service Announcements on what to do should the city be struck with nuclear weapons. From NBC4, New York:

‘So There's Been a Nuclear Attack'

...In the event of a nuclear incident, the PSA advises the following actions:

• Get inside: Move indoors and away from any windows.
• Stay inside: Close all doors and window, and move into the basement if you have one.
• Stay tuned and stay put: Follow media for latest details and watch for officials alerts when its safe to go outside....

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The city's public health department also offers:

Emergencies Radiological Nuclear Incident - NYC Health - New York City
If there is a nuclear explosion affecting the city and you feel overwhelmed and unable to cope, or if you are concerned about someone else, you can find help by calling (888) NYC-Well (888-692-9355). NYC Well is a free, confidential helpline for New York City residents, available 24/7, with trained staff ready to take your calls and offer advice....

And nationwide. Regarding the Department of Homeland Security's Ready.gov website, we last visited in April 2022's:

Tips From The Government Should The Nukes Start Flying

From the Ready.gov nuclear explosion page:

An official website of the United States government Here's How You Know

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization
in the United States.

Nuclear explosions can cause significant damage and casualties from blast, heat, and radiation but you can keep your family safe by knowing what to do and being prepared if it occurs....

...Go to the basement or middle of the building. Stay away from the outer walls and roof. Try to maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who are not part of your household. If possible, wear a mask if you’re sheltering with people who are not a part of your household. Children under two years old, people who have trouble breathing, and those who are unable to remove masks on their own should not wear them....

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Roger that, maintain masking and social distancing, over.