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Show Page 42-T- HERALD, Provo, Utah, Sunday. February 15. HE 1S81 The Nuclear Survivors Would Not Envy Dead Firtt ii a Series EDITOR'S NOTE: The informiUoi furnished ii tail article wai supplied by tie Federal Emergency Maaagemeat Ageary from the publication "la Time ot Emergeacy." Would the survivors of nuclear attack on the United States envy the dead In the face of the awesome power of nuclear " weapons, the emotional response often is "Yes But data and conclusions drawn from complex and sophisticated studies do not support that of the aftermath of a nuclear conflict is an enormous a war thai has never occurred ly difficult task. Nevertheless, the areas of uncertainty gradually are being reduced A close look at the facts shows with fair certainty that with reasonable protective measures, the United States could survive nuclear attack and go on to recovery within a relatively few years The seriousness of nuclear attack is not discounted. Millions of people undoubtedly would be killed during the attack, and millions of others would be injured And some would die later o injuries. But researchers who have studied the problem thoroughly state that most of the I S population could survive the immediate effects of an attack such as the Soviet Union can now deliver, especially if the defensive knowledge we have is fully applied in civil preparedness planning The problems Americans would face and what thev would have to do about those problems to return the nation to "normal" have been fairly well defined. beginning while in Priority needs of people shelter and continuing when they leave shelter would be for leadership, reassurance, and informs tion and instructions. Other pressing needs that would develop quickly in the environment include rescue, treatment of the injured and ill. disposal of the dead, preparation of casualty lists, reestablishment of public health procedures, formation of work groups, decontamination, restoration of water and food supplies, restoration of electric power and other energy supplies, debris clearance, expansion and development of public safety forces (eg., fire, police, augmented with auxiliaries), preservation and salvage of assets, emergency repairs, emergency housing, and restoration of industrial and agricultural production. In addition, there would be supplementary social and psychological needs, including the need to motivate the survivors; and the need to reestablish organizations, institutions, the economy, and post-shelt- society. Self-Sufficien- cy All communities should plan to be self reliant in the event of nuclear attack. Many communities cut off from out- may be isolated by the attack In developing your individual or family emergency plan, one of the more important considerations is what to take with you The following should be included Useful clothing and bedding, especially workrlothes and lnves outerwear sleeping bags ana blankets Drinkable water, food and utensils 'particularly water and canned or dried food requirInclude a can opener, ing little preparation candles and matches Suggested foods would be dry cereal and milk, (lackers, raisins, canned fruits and vegetables, sugar and salt Paper plates and cups, and plastic utensils eliminate the need for water to clean them Sanitation and medical supplies including a first aid kit. prescription drugs plastic bucket, soap, plastic bags and ties toilet paper and paper towels, disinfectant improvised toilet seat and utility knite radio and extra Flashlight, battery-operatebatteries Baby supplies and feminine hygiene needs Tools such as shovel or pickax pliers .ners. etc.. for improvising fallout shelters Important papers These supplies should be kept in a convenient location where they are readily accessible tor quick evacuation The chicken breast has the fewest calories save more by not eating the skin. Steamed vegetables are delicious with lemon juice instead of To lose a few pounds, meals adjust vour usual meat from fat Trim before broiling and dram shelters, for short periods of time, would be emergency workers They could spend mcreasinglv longer periods of time outside shelter to replenish food and other supplies to make repairs and to restore public utilities and other essential facilities As radiation levels continued to decrease, nonemergency workers could be allowed to leave public shelter, and persons in home shelters could be told that it would be sate to go outside Survival Kit Diet No-Di- et cook- hamburgers after Cook ing and poultry meat soups ahead butter. Low-sugjams are as nice as the sugar-heav- y so you can cool them and skim off the fat the next day. ones. KSOTCB Emergency Repairs and Jobs Some communities would experience blast damage to buildings, utilities, or transportation Fires could add to the problem In such circumstances, the community must determine how it can most effectively undertake emergency repairs when fallout radiation levels permit Limited decontamination of essential facilities and areas may be necessary Where buildings have been heavily damaged or dest roved debris; clcur.incc would be a major operation If the community is faced with a shortage of surviving workers, a person may find it necesar to work temporarily at an unfamiliar job a job which seems quite unsuitable to his particular abilities or know ledge. In that circumstance manv people would be called upon to put forth their best possible efforts in whatever task must be done, until they can return to their normal occupations i AO resi CAU. AMD WTU INSTtUCT OM MOW TO MIASUU YOU WfcSSwS - d fOlttt IMrfflTYf Of VAUttU SYtMWMAISB tttsxtaivar Ecological Effects radiation might persist in the environment in amounts sufficient to cause injury or death, studies indicate that by one week after the last detonation no part of the United States would have dose rates higher than 50K hr Roentgens per houn. Speculation that the attack environment might cause drastic upsets in the ' balance of nature'' has assumed that changes that exist for a relatively short time can induce permanent ecological damage Researchers say this is not borne out bv experience; and that long-terconsequences require continuous pressure over centuries of time, of which the impact of human habitation is the outstanding example There could be some significant ecological consequences, such as one cooler growing season, temporarily increased rainfall, forest fires, increased erosion and silting because of dead trees and ground cover, and outbreaks of insect and rodent pests. These could have indirect effects on agriculture and forestry. But those who have studied potential ecological problems, and other problems that could be ex pected to result from nuclear attack, feel stronglymat Americans would not be helpless -t- and that hev could meet and overcome all the cha lenges ot the environment The living would not ' envv the dead Although fallout post-shelt- side help, supplies, or information Within a given area, it may be impossible to reach certain towns villages, or even isolated houses Surviving communities may be on their own for several weeks after an attack. A community could be hit directly by nuclear weapons. The vaporizing explosions, blast waves, heat, and radiation could affect all or parts ot the community: or the brunt of the attack could be received elsewhere, where indirect effects - suc h as fallout only affecting the community Another possibility is that even with widespread attack on the United States, a community would escape untouched. The role of the community then would be one of assisting other localities, either nearby or at some distance. -- Leaving Shelters Within 24 hours after the end of an attack, nearly all the hazardous local fallout would be down on the ground, and radiological monitors would have determined how much fallout had occurred in each local area. It would then be possible lor radiological defense officers and monitors to make sufficiently accurate predictions of fallout radiation intensities to permit planning for emergence from shelter. The first persons to be allowed out of public post-attac- Um. IfMU'wd. ttWwit '" ') '. ir4t VTmh '" ut4r l4 41K4I 24V 21.S1 14.41 14.5 J4J2 11.71 24.44 11.7 31.10 33.44 MJ 40.45 43.M 47.14 50.44 54.04 41.07 45.31 1IH 30.13 31. 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The tremendous increase in blood flow warms up the legs and feet as well as the whole body and helps prevent varicose veins. Because the feet are so often you may feel cramping in the toes and arches. If so. just rest your feet a moment, then continue. The cramping will go away as the feet get stronger. The shins are another point your feet downward and point your toes hard. Include your big and little toes in all movements. 3. With your feet pointed down, exhale on two counts as you lift your toes up and back as hard as you can. It helps to separate the toes in this position. 4. Still exhaling and keeping the toes lifted and spread, lift your feet up and way back, flexing them as hard as you can. Repeat this exercise six times. The rhythm you will want to maintain throughout depends on toes. Exhale, lift toes up and flex your feet. With your feet still flexed after the sixth set of exercises prepare for part your two. FOOT CIRCLES Remain in the same position as in the previous exercise. Concentrate on keeping your legs pulled way back, knees toward the armpits. There should be very little movement of the leg as the feet circle; the steadier the legs remain, the more the muscles will be exercised. Remember to keep elbows the your up coordinating breathing and the foot throughout the exercise to work your arms. movements. Remember: Inhale, The foot circles are curl your toes and point reallv one continuous movement in two directions. First, you circle both feet inward, downward, outward, and upward six times. Then you reverse the motion, circling outward, downward, inward and upward six times. 1. Inhale on two counts as you curl your toes and turn them inward and downward until you're pointing your toes hard. 2. Exhale on two counts as you circle your feet outward, away from each other, spreading your toes wide and bringing your feet way back to a flexed position, where you are ready to begin again Repeat six times, circling your feet inward each time. On completion ot the sixth circle, with feet flexed, reverse the circle. 1. As you inhale on two counts, curl your toes and turn your feet outward, away from each other, moving in a continuous motion outward until you are pointing your toes hard. 2. Exhale on two counts as you circle your feet inward, toward each other pigeon-toewith toes spread wide. Bring your feet back to a flexed position, where you are ready to begin again. Repeat 6 times, circl ing your feet outward each time. Then relax your body completely out your arms and legs. ( d mmwm SALE -- ONE WEEK i ram area. d You may feel a burning sensation since these muscles are worked hard throughout the exercises. This can be slightly uncomfortable, but it's a good sign you're doing the exercises correctly. It. too, will lessen as your, ements, the more beneficial. The smoother the actions, the better. Coordinating the movements with breathing may be confusing at first, but you will soon acquire the rhythm of the exercise. 1. Starting with flexed feet, toes pointing toward your shins, inhale on two counts as you curl your toes absolutely tight, making "fists" with them. 2. Still inhaling and Keeping your toes curiea. & VELOUR rouo on rolls yd. ZCMI our reg. 2.98 compare at 4.98 our reg. 3.98 on rolls compare at 6.98 & up DAN RIVER BLACK COTTON VELOUR feet and legs get stronger. POINT AND FLEX Place both knees on! your chest, separating! them. Hold your knees' and try to pull them toward your armpits. Lift your elbows up off the floor and keep them up throughout the exercise. 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