Civil defense

Nuclear attack preparation: US government provides survival tips

In the event of a nuclear attack, the U.S. government has a website prepared with tips and suggestions.

Ready.gov was launched in 2003 as a “national public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies,” according to the website.

The danger of a massive strategic nuclear attack on the United States is predicted by experts to be less likely today. However, terrorism, by nature, is unpredictable,” Ready.gov’s nuclear attack website states.

Here’s what to do before, during and after a nuclear attack.