As tension continues to escalate in the Middle East, numerous people are beginning to worry about the possibility of a World War, with many questioning where the safest places to take shelter are situated. However, if the UK ever experienced a nuclear explosion, there are some things you need to understand that could help to preserve your life.

Whilst nobody knows precisely how the war is going to unfold after President Donald Trump confirmed the US is collaborating with Israel in an attempt to topple Iran’s current regime, some are starting to fear the possibility of World War 3 (WW3). Perhaps this is why people have been circulating survival techniques and strategies that could help you to survive if conflict was ever to reach the UK.

As circumstances remain unstable in the Middle East, it’s only natural to consider how the conflict is likely to affect the rest of the world. Recently, it was said the war in Iran could take some time to ease.

A man recently posted a tip online even before the war erupted, and his guidance is actually accurate. As it happens, many could make a significant error if a nuclear explosion was to take place, and it could just cost them their lives.

In the clip, he said: “If there is ever a nuclear event, the only thing you ever need to do is get indoors ok. If you can survive the initial blast, the only thing that should be on your mind is get indoors, into a basement, as far into the ground as possible.

“You need to stay there for 72 hours. The radiation dissipates quickly, but you need to stay there for two to three days.”

He continued: “90% of the radiation goes away after the first 24 hours, but a lot of people die after a nuclear event trying to flee the scene. If you can see the flash, if you can feel the shockwave, you are too close.

“You need to get indoors. You only have 15 minutes before the radiation starts coming down from the sky and killing you.”

If you can swiftly get indoors, and remain there for 72 hours following a nuclear event, it’s more probable you’ll survive. There are several other guidelines you need to adhere to as well.

What you need to know

If the UK were to ever experience a nuclear event, you should never flee. The secret to survival is to get inside rapidly, preferably somewhere such as a cellar or the middle of a concrete structure, and stay put and await instructions.

Trying to drive or escape often leads to being caught in traffic, and vehicles don’t provide protection from radioactive fallout. Instead, there are a few other measures you should take to enhance safety.

You should never look directly at the light from a nuclear blast. This is because the intense, instantaneous flash is more brilliant than the sun, and can cause immediate flash blindness and potentially irreversible retinal damage.

Even from several miles distant, it can inflict harm. You need to turn away, shut your eyes, shield your head and seek cover without delay.

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In addition to this, you should also keep your mouth slightly open during a nuclear blast to help balance pressure on both sides of your eardrums. This will assist in reducing the likelihood of them rupturing from the powerful shockwave.

If you’re in immediate peril, you can relocate once the blast subsides. However, the most vital action following a nuclear detonation is to get inside, remain inside and stay tuned to news updates.

It’s essential to wait for the fallout to settle, as hazardous radioactive fallout will reach you 10 to 15 minutes or more following the initial blast. This material poses the greatest danger during the first 24 to 72 hours, which is why you need to stay indoors.

Never make the decision to evacuate until hazardous fallout areas are identified and safe routes are established. Unless you follow the guidance issued at the time, you could walk directly into lethal levels of radiation.

As quickly as possible, you should also remove outer clothing to eliminate up to 90% of radioactive material. Clean exposed skin with soap and water and seal dirty clothing in a bag before changing into clean clothes that have been stored away in a sealed container.

If you shower, you should also never use hair conditioner as the product contains ingredients that act as glue, which can bind radioactive particles to your hair, making it difficult to rinse out.