Heck of a drive if we get nuked...

[Gazrok]

Was looking at this today (because I'm just weird)...

So, this is basically what to expect from one of the larger nukes in China or Russia's arsenal hitting MacDill Air Force Base (a pretty likely target near us). (by this, I mean one of the largest in their usual arsenal, not experimental or test ones, etc.)

My wife and I work at the two locations on the left of the outer edge of the affected radius. Our ranch, is the location indicated on the far right.

Good news - We'd likely just see the windows blown out of our buildings, but otherwise, likely be OK, even radiation wise, assuming an airburst scenario, and typical winds. (unless we happened to be outside just then). (pop our potassium iodide tablets, and beeline it for an interior restroom, filling sinks).

Bad news - First, we'd really need to wait a bit before reuniting, to let the radiation die down some. (from my understanding). It goes down exponentially, so waiting is a pretty good idea. Then though, we'd eventually have to drive way south to circumvent the whole blast area, meaning it will probably end up as a 100 mile trek or so. (assuming that bridge is even still sound). If not, that won't be fun. And assuming we can even drive our truck. I'm betting a lot of newer cars will not start due to EMP effects, but that's still all pretty much guesswork. Our older truck may work though, who knows.

Then, we're taking a lot of back roads up through the state park area, to get up to the ranch. Of course, this all assumes we don't get hit with something bigger. Realistically, it would probably even be a smaller yield, which would put us out of the radius (and maybe able to take a less wide path home), but it's at least a LITTLE comforting to know that we'd likely survive such an attack. Getting home is the harder part, it would seem.

 

[brandx]

Glad I am not there. Just in case.... good luck.

 

[Maverick]

That's a tough one Gaz, no-mans land between work and home, depending on the winds your in a gauntlet and I ain't talking glove.

 

[Gazrok]

Well, hopefully such a thing never happens. BUT, I'd rather at least have an idea of what I'm looking at, SHOULD it happen.

Many of us were raised with the idea that nuclear war meant the end of all life on Earth. The real data just doesn't agree with that assessment, so I'm definitely not going out without a fight.

 

[grayghost668]

much like Gaz I am on the fringe of a blast zone but I am only 20 minutes from home base,and from what I have read the newer your ride the bigger chance your rig won't run,,,,I will have to look for it but I have info on that everyone should read

 

[grayghost668]

here you are,,,,,,,,http://www.askaprepper.com/7-things-that-will-survive-an-emp/

 

[grayghost668]

now to have a working truck I am thinking a all metal shop building with a second all metal area inside the shop with a truck inside at all times might be all that is needed for the truck to survive the blast

 

[DrHenley]

I was looking online for an electronic ignition module for my truck as a spare, and came up with zilch.

Then I found out it doesn't have an "electronic ignition module" it has a "computer." And priced like a "computer" too.

 

[Brent S]

The Mitsubishi jeep from japan that I bought is a four cylinder diesel with zero electronics. It is almost identical to a 50’s Willis jeep but was made in ‘91. So, I figure the jeep will still be drivable, getting fuel is a whole other issue.... I’m thinking if such an event happens then there’s a lot of people that are going to start loosing weight due to all the walking involved.

 

[Gazrok]

Keep in mind, a lot of the EMP bit with cars is guesswork at best. The only real public testing of it was back in '08, and it wasn't very comprehensive.

You can find the commission's report online, it isn't difficult...to read for yourself. Surprisingly, not too many cars malfunctioned to the point they couldn't drive. However, the tests weren't that great either.

I figure my solid diesel truck has a better chance than most at being serviceable after, but also planning on making the hike on foot if we must. My goal was first to make sure my wife knew to stay put and NOT try and come get me (or vice versa). At least until the radiation would be at safer levels.

I’m thinking if such an event happens then there’s a lot of people that are going to start loosing weight due to all the walking involved.

I'm going to get saddle-sore...lol. I'm going to put those horses to work if the SHTF!

 

[bigpaul]

I'm not seriously considered a nuclear attack, I don't think most countries would carry out such an attack as any return fire would obliterate their own country.
we moved away from a new power station being built and are several hundreds of miles from any large city, the predominant wind direction is AWAY from this area towards the north and east.

 

[Psalm7]

Im about 70 miles North of Redstone Arsenal . The wind could bring radiation right to Us . Then just North of Me about 20 miles is Arnold Air Force base . Redstone is a top target Arnold would be about a 3rd tier target .

 

[Maverick]

I'm 220 miles southeast of the closes military target, most of the time my winds come in out of the west unless it's an eastern winds that occur during the winter. Winds generally blow west to east in the state majority of the time.

 

[-Tuman-]

I very much doubt that a nuclear conflict (purely in theory, I do not think that it is possible) will happen out of nowhere and overnight. Accordingly, with proper preparation there is a chance to get to the prepared shelter. The chances of survival in the city at the time of the air bombing of nuclear weapons tends to zero. And if we consider that for the most important objects of the enemy, for reliability, several rockets are launched at once, therefore difficult to speak about any "survival" ...

 

[-Tuman-]

ideally, I would stay away from any strategic objects. So at least some chances will be. In addition, in the event of civil war or other unrest, it is also better to stay away from cities or strategic sites.

 

[tmttactical]

I think there would be some survivors, even in Hiroshima and Nagasaki there were survivors. Now granted current bombs are much more powerful, but so are the modern cities building material. I don't think the question is if there will be survivors but just what kind of life would the survivors face. No good aspects.

 

[tmttactical]

в идеале я бы держался подальше от любых стратегических объектов. Так что хоть какие-то шансы будут. Кроме того, в случае гражданской войны или других беспорядков также лучше держаться подальше от городов или стратегических объектов.

Good advice. Sort of like the fly that landed on my shooting target, not a good place to be.

 

[bigpaul]

I have been told that modern warheads are not as large as the ones dropped on Japan, with modern targeting systems they don't need to be, so unless you are in the immediate blast zone you have a chance of survival.

 

[Psalm7]

Anything improvised by terrorist would be small . Im not talking dirty bomb but actual nuke by insurgents backed by foreign Government that have smuggled and designed a nuke .
Modern nuke strategy would seem to use smaller strategic warheads but I wouldn't rule out the use of the big Cold War era mega bombs by Russia or China .
Im optimistic about surviving the blast . But do your homework on fallout and radiation poisoning . Knowing weather patterns and communication as to where the radiation is going .

 

[erqueen75]

I'm 220 miles southeast of the closes military target, most of the time my winds come in out of the west unless it's an eastern winds that occur during the winter. Winds generally blow west to east in the state majority of the time.

But where are you in relation to Hanford?