Nuclear Strike Survival Guide: The First 10 Minutes Could Save Your Life
As fears of nuclear conflict grow, experts are stressing the importance of knowing what to do in the first ten minutes after an attack. Tensions have escalated following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and public anxiety is rising.
Senator JD Vance recalled a moment during Donald Trump’s presidency when he thought the nuclear button had been pressed. Trump had muted a call with a foreign leader, then hit a red button—only for it to summon a Diet Coke, not launch missiles. Though humorous, such moments highlight the real and present concern over nuclear threats.
Experts, including the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), emphasize that preparation is key. “A nuclear detonation… may result in mass casualties,” the ICRP warns. “The best way to protect yourself is to get inside the center of a building or a basement.”