From Politico.eu, February 15:
Poland should ‘begin work’ on nuclear defenses, Nawrocki says
Polish President Karol Nawrocki thinks his country should start developing nuclear defenses, given the threat from Moscow.
In an interview with Polsat television on Sunday, Nawrocki described himself as "a great supporter of Poland joining the nuclear project" and argued that the country should develop its security strategy "based on nuclear potential."
He added: "This path, with respect for all international regulations, is the path we should take. ... We must work towards this goal so that we can begin the work. We are a country right on the border of an armed conflict. The aggressive, imperial attitude of Russia toward Poland is well known."
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: 1,606,610Estimated injuries: 2,833,150By comparison the same weapon used on London, again, a single, less-than-one-megaton bomb would result in:
Estimated fatalities: 947,080Estimated injuries: 2,295,450Further east:
BerlinEstimated fatalities: 629,400Estimated injuries: 1,281,850WarsawEstimated fatalities: 501,470Estimated injuries: 792,920BudapestEstimated fatalities: 363,350Estimated injuries: 770,220PragueEstimated fatalities: 359,720Estimated injuries: 489,160That is six bombs. Smaller ones.We can't let things go nuclear. PeriodFor comparison, the largest ICBM-launched U.S. nuke, 9 megatons, would result in:ParisEstimated fatalities: 3,940,720Estimated injuries: 3,918,390MoscowEstimated fatalities: 4,200,750Estimated 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....
....MUCH MORE
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:
From the Ready.gov nuclear explosion page:
An official website of the United States government Here's How You Know
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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....
....MUCH MORE
Roger that, maintain masking and social distancing, over.
