[Diddle E. Squat]

You are very wrong. In many instances attempts at evacuation can INCREASE exposure and risk. Not to mention chaos and gridlock. The duct tape/plastic sheeting is part of sheltering in place, a concept developed for surrounding neighborhoods to deal with industrial plant accidents. Its not perfect, but in many cases can reduce exposure.

[valleygal]

Thank you. I was going to put a frownie face on it but figured I'd get razzed for that, too.

I haven't known what to make of the duct tape/plastic sheeting info. I'm sure there are differing opinions. I just know theyre using it in Israel...and that you need to be careful (the mom and kids who died story).

[BureaucratusMaximus]

You are very wrong. In many instances attempts at evacuation can INCREASE exposure and risk. Not to mention chaos and gridlock. The duct tape/plastic sheeting is part of sheltering in place, a concept developed for surrounding neighborhoods to deal with industrial plant accidents. Its not perfect, but in many cases can reduce exposure.

OK...if I'm wrong, I could admit I'm wrong; but I'm not taking your comment as "gospel" truth just yet, cause I've heard just the opposite from what you are saying. Are there any Freepers that could share any info/or resources of info as to the best way of dealing with a radiation/chem/bio attack? Cause I'd like to know...I got a wife, 2 kids, and 2 dogs to look after ya know?