Five steps to survive a chemical attack on U.S. soil
On the morning of March 20, 1995, domestic terrorists released sarin gas on several lines of the Tokyo metro system, killing 13 people, severely injuring 50 and causing temporary vision problems for nearly 1,000 others. We would like to think that “it can’t happen here,” but a biological or chemical terrorist attack is highly likely to occur in the next four years on our soil, according to the U.S. government.
It might seem as if effectively preparing for such an attack would be virtually impossible for individual citizens, but there are some things you can do following such an incident to minimize the risk of being injured or killed. Those in close proximity to the release of a deadly nerve gas have little if any chance of survival, but others in the area may have an opportunity to survive if they are prepared.
Check out this great video I found featuring an actual Navy SEAL showing you how to escape from a gas attack and how to deal with an influenza pandemic:
Here are Five Steps to Surviving a Chemical Attack:
- Get away from the area as quickly as possible. You’re not going to be able to help anyone who has been overcome by the gas, but you will risk inhaling the gas if you get to close to where it was released.
- Get your clothes off as soon as you are in a position to do so. Don’t pull garments over your head, but rather rip them to remove them.
- Call 911.
- Wash yourself thoroughly with soap and water. Pay special attention to your hair and armpits, and interlock your fingers as you’re washing your hands.
- Seek medical attention immediately.
What other steps would you recommend taking to survive a chemical attack? What could you do in advance to prepare for a flu pandemic? Let me know your thoughts.
I use a nebulizer (electric) to administer meds when having severe asthma attack etc. Does anyone know of a nebulizer that is NOT electric.
The Pari Trek S available at HomeMedical.com
I leaned a lot from the National Terror Alert video. It also left me with some questions and comments. First, none of the segments talked to water supply. One of the first, possibly deadliest chemical or pandemic attack could be to the water supply, but not mentioned. Sure the folks went to the store and got what they needed, but the water was probably gone. I have two cases of bottled water, but need more. A ten gallon plastic tank or more than one, with a little Chlorox would help. It can be used for cooking as is or purified with a filtration device, hand or battery operated. You can find them in various sizes/costs at a sporting goods store. Next, no mention of loss of electricity and that’s the first things the intruders turn off. Make sure that your breaker box has a lock on it and of course the usual flashlight/batteries/candles/matches. Also, wasp spray is a good deterrent, it causes temporary blindness and loss of balance. Third, with my one story house I don’t think the sand bags would help much. Don’t forget, if you have an extension ladder, it might be helpful for reinforcing doors. I do have a kitchen counter that’s perfect for defending the front and patio doors. Lastly. my yard gets strong winds from the back side. Even with windows locked some dust gets in. If there’s an airborne attack I’m vulnerable, so I would tape the bottoms of the windows to reduce the effect of attacks.
You should work on those window seals anyway just to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Who wants to pay more to heat a house in the winter?
The government lies, you should base your editorials on facts and truth. I thought you knew better…wtf????
GAS MASKS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KEEP GAS MASK’S YOU CAN GET THEN FOR$19.50 ON THE WND SUPERSTORE I HAVE TWO AND THEY WORK REALLY WELL ARE MILITARY GRADE.
You never gave us anymore of the essential oils to keep on hand, just the Lavender. Can you give us a list with a synopsis for each of what it would be good for? Example:
1). Lavender oil: Treatment of chemical burns.
2). Orange: Etc.
3). Lemongrass: Etc.
We will wait to hear from you with more- If there are a ton of them for us to use, then just pick the top 10. I think it would be an extra first aid kit, we would need to get together ahead of time. Essential oils are not cheap either- (I’m sure some people on a fixed income, may have to put aside their money to make these purchases or may only be able to buy 1 or 2 a month!). So, also, include how many ounces of each given, that we should keep on hand, as they come in many sizes.
You can go to Edens Garden website. I use their essential oils. They have a first aid set.
I was told that if there was a Red Dawn scenario, the first thing China would do is gas a small town.
Then they expect Americans to surrender in masses like Iraqi soldiers did during Desert Storm. In fact, they are expecting fathers to beg for the privilege to Flexicuff their sons and daughter’s hands together before they go in the boxcar. I hope Anericans don’t wholesale surrender if attacked like this, but most people I know will hand all their guns over if asked to do so.
There is a homeopathic flu remedy made by Boiron called Oscillococcinum. It is for flu-like symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills, and fatigue. It is non-drowsy, has no side effects, has no drug interactions and works naturally with your body. This works very well.
If you are on prescription medication, try to save some extra, so if you must evacuate or be homebound, you will have what you need. Also keep your gas tank full in your car in case you have to evacuate.
At te first sign of a cough or cold, I pop a 500MG Vitamin C and a 1000MG Vitamin D3 and it is history!! I have not had a cold or flu in 25 years, and I worked in a hospital with the sickest of the sick…I start suddenly sneezing and consider it a warning, and ALWAYS carry the C and D-3 with me. Did not have it when I went to a supper about 15 miles out of town, it had a 3 hour head start, and I had to suffer it for a week…the very last time ever!!!
iwont learn every thing I can to protest my family, my grand daughter just had a babg she proble about 8weeks old now , I know my grand daughter weoo keep in side, he work part time and her boy friend stay with the kids, ihave amamen so it going to bad for me, I keep all kind’s of med stock up.god be with every 1 and stay safe god love you.
I’m sorry i really just did not understand what you said in your comment, could you clarify please?
I think he’s saying:
I won’t learn everything I can to protect my family. My granddaughter just had a baby, she is probably about 8 weeks old now. I know my granddaughter will keep (the baby) inside. She works part time and her boyfriend stays with the kids. I have asthma (?) so it’s going to be bad for me. I keep all kinds of medications stocked up. God be with every one of of you, stay safe and God love you.
he is stilltrying the only ones weii survie is the ones on his side ,but it could be the white house go firstbe the hold woruld is mad at him for get us in this measei just get so mad I cant stad my selfe be side Obama has had this planed for six years
iwouldtry and get cover all and maskhand prtchingand lots od paper towels,try to get my husbandto draw up barrel of water and keep the lids on tight, agallon of clorex to clean cabnets&sonload up on flu med over counter, and just pray for are safter.
It would be wise for everyone here to read: Mark 13 ,Luke 21 ,Matthew 24…. Our final test is coming. Satan comes first, then Jesus. Don’t be fooled. Wait for Jesus.
You are very right. Satan comes first, masquerading as Yeshua (Jesus Christ) but he is not == he is the other “jesus” as he will be called. He will be antichrist will will sit in the seat in Jerusalem calling himself “god”. If you take his mark or worship his image, you will be forever LOST and go to hell.
IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE SOME OF THESE PRINTED AND PLASTIC COVERED FOR REFERANCE IF AND WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED.WON’T WANT TO BE LOOKING THROUGH MY WEB PAPERS THAT HAVE BEEN PRINTED FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS PRINTED ON A COOKING CARD SIZE,AND READABLE WITH OUT MY GLASSES
I would like to ask Janet Waterworth what kind of soda was used with the honey. Is it baking soda or club soda? I do use honey in many ways to promote good health and would like to have this recipe on hand also.
THANKS FOR THE HINTS. HERE’S MINE…RELATING TO A RESPIRATORY “FLU” ATTACK:
I HAVE TAKEN COUNSEL FROM A CANADA RESEARCH REPORT THAT SHOWED SURVIVORS OF THE 1918 “FLU” INGESTED SODA AND HONEY, MIXING IT IN AN 8 OZ GLASS OF WATER IN A SPECIFIC RATIO: (1 PART SODA TO 3 PARTS HONEY) OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS….
DAY 1: 6 TIMES; DAY 2: 4 TIMES; DAY 3: 2 TIMES; DAY 4: 1 TIME (CONTINUING UNTIL ALL SYMPTOMS WERE GONE). THEIR SURVIVAL RATE WAS HIGH AMIDST WIDE SPREAD DEATH.
UNLIKE ANTIBIOTICS WITH SIDE EFFECTS WEAKENING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM (and ineffectual against viruses), THE HONEY AND SODA ARE NATURAL. GOOD NEWS…I FIND THAT SCRATCHY THROATS (FIRST SIGN OF RESPIRATORY ATTACK) DISAPPEAR IF I FOLLOW THE PROTOCOL. ALSO, HONEY AND SODA ARE READILY AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE.
HINT: INSTEAD OF MIXING 1+ TSP OF THE HONEY/SODA MIX IN AN 8 OZ GLASS OF WATER, I PREFER TO PREMIX THE HONEY/SODA IN A JAR (MAKES IT READY WHEN NEEDED) AND I SIMPLY SWALLOW A HEAPING TEASPOON, USING A GLASS OF WATER OR JUICE AS A “CHASER”.
THE HONEY HELPS THE SODA GO DOWN; THE SODA HELPS FORTIFY THE IMMUNE SYSTEM BY KEEPING AN ALKALINE BALANCE IN THE BODY (PROVIDING NATURAL RESISTANCE TO INFECTION).
Would someone please tell us what kind of soda. Thank you. And may God Bless us all:)
Baking Soda
In some of these discussions there is a tendency to confuse chemical attacks with BIOLOGICAL attacks. Bio weapons may often be dispersed like chemical weapons, and many of the countermeasures are similar, but it is dangerous to confuse the two.
Biological weapons are basically some sort of disease — a living (or potentially living) organism they are trying to infect you, or your livestock, with. Chemical weapons are non-living — just chemicals that will poison or damage you.
bio warfare is much worse than a gas, or chemical attack. where talking airborne virus’s and many other strains of biological poisons that you can breath in and not know it until you drop dead in amatter of hours. or a airborn bacteria that can be transferd just from being close to someone. no vaccine. just slow painful death .
The Power of Nightmares
The Power of Nightmares, subtitled The Rise of the Politics of Fear, is a BBC documentary film series, written and produced by Adam Curtis. Its three one-hour parts consist mostly of a montage of archive footage with Curtis’s narration. The series was first broadcast in the United Kingdom in late 2004 and has subsequently been broadcast in multiple countries and shown in several film festivals, including the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
The films compare the rise of the Neo-Conservative movement in the United States and the radicalIslamist movement, making comparisons on their origins and claiming similarities between the two. More controversially, it argues that the threat of radical Islamism as a massive, sinister organised force of destruction, specifically in the form of al-Qaeda, is a myth perpetrated by politicians in many countries—and particularly American Neo-Conservatives—in an attempt to unite and inspire their people following the failure of earlier, more utopian ideologies.
The Power of Nightmares has been praised by film critics in both Britain and the United States. Its message and content have also been the subject of various critiques and criticisms from conservatives and progressives.
http://archive.org/details/ThePowerOfNightmares-E…
Agree it sounds like a nightmare! It has all the co-ordinated factors relevant for those on the Looney Tune fringe that seem to be running the main media, the UN, the educational systems, entertainment, and oh ya most of the Governments in the West which have up to this held up the bastions of freedom. I say buckle up and prepare as the ride to horrors is approaching. Hmm! Scary! Though keeps the prudent on their toes huh. Ciao, Glenna or Multiplicity Hall
In the late 1990s, bodies of some of those who had died of the great influenza outbreak in 1917-18 were exhumed for research. These were people who had been buried in the frozen north, including Alaska and some European countries. The data was given to the U.S. Army. In 2009, we had the H1N1 influenza outbreak. Flu shots (which weren’t widely available) were given with the warning that this outbreak was not related to earlier but recent influenza outbreaks, but was related to the great influenza epidemic of 1917-18. Our daughter, Daisy, didn’t receive a flu shot because they weren’t yet available, and contracted H1N1. For months, it was touch-and-go because of subsequent pneumonia infections (due to her weakened condition). She was put in ICU at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, AK, in a special wing for H1N1 patients. We were at her side daily, and each day we saw bodies of those who had died being removed. Daisy’s pulmonologist said those who had ancestors who had survived the original strain of influenza had the best chance of surviving H1N1. Fortunately, both my aunt and grandfather had survived the original strain, although they saw wagons being pulled down the streets each day, collecting the dead. So: 1) bodies of victims of the 1917-18=8 are exhumed; 2) data is given to the U.S. Army; 3) ten years later, there is an outbreak of the 1917-18 strain which hasn’t been seen in 90 years. Does anyone else see a connection here?
Flu pandemic. Colloidal silver, at least 500ppm and 1100ppm is better. This will kill all viruses, bacteria and fungi. It can be used to purify water, as well. I was a silversmith for over 19 years and only within the past 7 years did I find out that the silver I was working with prevented me from getting the flu or colds, or even sick. I’ve never had a flu shot, my colds are short-lived and not very severe and, when I suffered a bout of the shingles, last year, it was cured in short order with very little pain and minor itching. 1 or 2 doses [18 drops/150 pound weight held under the tongue for 30 seconds before swallowing] per day, for 1 or 2 days, works for me. Or dip a Q-Tip in the solution and use it as a swab in your nose or throat for problems there. I’m 82 years old and when I went to my doctor, a couple of months ago, for a regular check-up, I told him that I stopped taking everything [not even aspirin] except for colloidal silver when I felt a scratchy throat] and he showed me his bottle of colloidal silver. His was only 500ppm, where as I keep 1100ppm on hand. Only one warning…..since it does kill all bacteria, the good as well as the bad, you should remember to take Acidophilus in some form, while using it. This means yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream or buttermilk but, if you don’t like any of those items, you can purchase it in tablet form, in your local pharmacy.
I hope this will help you all. Guaranteed, I’ve made sure that all of my children and grandchildren, as well as my friends, have some on hand, for now and for the future.
Jeanne, I thought I was the only one that used colloidal silver. I also have avoided the typical annual illnesses and frankly have not even had a cold the past 3 years since my son introduced me. Probiotics daily is my choice of good bacteria in pill form (16 billion strain). I have a working non house power silver generator also, very simple with 9 volt batteries for emergencies. Thanks for your add here
“Chemical” attacks are not very efficient. Your example shows 1.3% killed out of over 1,000 esposed. There are a terror, fear inducing weapon and panic in a crowd will often kill more than the lethal agent.
Hi everyone,
We are allready being bombarded daily by planes that spray aluminum and other nasty chemicals or heavy metals. What are we doing about that?
When I call my representatives, they act as if I am nutz.
Are the people in wasington even human? How can our representative go allong with murder by geo-engineering experimentation? They have no morals nor conscience!
I can see people who are used to sky polution who can’t see the planes spraying us daily, but for people who live in the countryside, it is easy to see a chem-trail vs. a con-trail.
Where I live, the smog is getting pretty thick, and it isn’t clouds! It is heavy metals and chemicals poisioning everythin on earth.
What are we doing about this?
I do not comply. I am not a guneapig! I did not vote yes on geo-engineering experiments being done on an uninformed public here in the USA. I vote NO!
I just retired from the military after over 20 years of service. We had recurring chemical warfare training (was yearly, but with budget cuts, started becoming biannually, then only if you were deploying). The training changed a lot over the years because after the fall of the Soviet Union, the U.S. military did a lot of testing using some of our and their stockpiles. They discovered a lot about the properties of chemical weapons were different than we supposed. One that comes to mind is that most modern chemical weapons disperse liquid agent in droplets, not gas. The droplets can be absorbed into the skin but also off-gas which can be inhaled. The droplet method increased the persistence of the agent, but is also extremely difficult to do effectively (if droplets are too big or too small, the effectiveness is significantly reduced). So, most terrorist organizations or individuals are not likely to invest time/money into the droplet method and instead will most likely rely on a gas agent. The primary disadvantage with gas agents is they disperse quickly and move with the winds which are extremely unpredictable (which both sides discovered during WWI). However, they are much more effective in enclosed spaces such as buildings. Forced-air HVAC systems in buildings with large populations would be a prime target for limited gas attacks.
Some key points that I remember:
– If you suspect chemical agents, try to flee UPWIND
– Standard household bleach (do no dilute, standard Clorox, etc. is already diluted to the correct ratio) will neutralize most chemical agents on skin. Then follow-up with the soap and water. Do not scrub skin, try to “pat” with a soaked rag.
– When removing outer clothing, try to never touch the inside of the clothing, not even with your thumb. Pinch the outside of the garment when pulling off. This is to not contaminate the inner layer of garments (if the agent has not soaked through) and to avoid touching your bare skin.
– Any clothing, equipment, buildings, vehicle that is contaminated with a liquid agent will be a contact hazard indefinitely. Even after the agent finishes off-gassing (12 hours for most), you can still absorb the agent into your skin if you touch something contaminated. The military tested all sorts of decontamination methods and none completely removed the surface contamination. As a result, they developed procedures to label/operate contaminated vehicles, etc. using chem suits, gloves, and boots but not the mask.
Hope this helps. Biological warfare was also taught to us but that mostly involves hygiene and using gear that the average person doesn’t have. Best bet is to do the standard stuff you should be doing during cold/flu season. Wash your hands as much as possible. Don’t touch public stair rails, doorknobs, etc. as much as possible. Wear a surgical mask (they actually do this a lot in Japan, but people will probably look at you funny here in the US).
Guess we’re gonna need a big attack on US soil to get the masses behind some more wars,huh?
Get away if possible, preferably upwind or crosswind even if it is a slight breeze.
Well I agree that Jesus died and rose for us all , I think he wants us to use the intellect he gave us to survive if possible you never know who you might be able to bless and lead to the Lord especially in this kind of scenario.I do know you should not go down to the cellar or lower floors as gas falls;go up and out as quickly as possible.
As far as the flu is concerned, stay out of public as much as is possible keep your hands clean and keep them off of your face as much as possible. Drink plenty of clean water get your rest and use a mask when you are in public.
we should all have a bag ready to go with clean clothes our private papers and food and water for at least 3 days. These are things you need always in case of flood, fire, tornado , hurricane or whatever,be prepared for the worst and hope for the best!
This has concerned me more than other types of attacks with the exception of biological
Regarding a flu pandemic, coconut oil has anti-viral properties. I eat a teaspoon everyday. Buy the organic kind. A chemical attack, I think we might as well be prepared to meet our maker.
Dottie C.
I understand the instructions given, but I seriously doubt that 911 assistance would be quickly forthcoming if there were that many people involved in a chemical attack. Would the gas penetrate into our homes? Doesn’t seem likely that many in the area could survive under any circumstances. What should you do with the clothes you ripped off? I just say: Prepare to meet thy God, and be ready by accepting His Son Jesus Christ as your PERSONAL Saviour. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John chapter 14, verse 6), and offers ETERNAL Life because He paid the penalty for my and your sins, and don’t tell me you don’t have any!!!
Chuck is correct about the liquid component of chemical agents. This material must be removed from all skin surfaces, while taking care not to cause abrasions from scrubbing too vigorously. If possible, decontamination stations should be established that allow for the orderly processing of contaminated individuals. A series of kiddie wading pools can be used for this purpose but remember that the rinse water will contain the agent. It must be contained and removed as well to prevent further contamination.
Regarding the antibacterial soap issue: coughing and sneezing will expel respiratory bacteria into the air in droplets. If these droplets contact open wounds, sores, scrapes, etc., they can cause infections. Your normal flora can become dangerous under certain circumstances. Immunocompromised people are at high risk. Don’t get caught up in discussions of which soap is better! Stay clean and stay away from sick people. Avoid contact with anyone with whom you do not need to have contact! Not everyone shedding virus appears to be ill. There may be a period of hours to days where someone does not show symptoms but is already infectious.
Few “gas” attacks are actually gas, they are atomized liquids and require dispersal equipment. This includes all nerve agents and mustard gas. Chlorine gas is one of the few exceptions. Unless you plan to wear a military grade chemical suit and gas mask everywhere you go your only real chance is to avoid places likely to be the target of such an attack. Due to the requirement for a dispersal method, these are most effective if placed high or placed in an indoor area with good ventilation which will recirculate the gas throughout the area. Avoid these places where groups of likely targets will be gathered. As for flu pandemics, wash your hands often after contact with other people or items others may have handled. Antibacterial soap or anti-biotics are useless as the flu is a VIRUS and not a bacteria. Anti-biotics can only help prevent or cure secondary bacterial infections from the virus, not protect against or cure the virus itself. Viruses are generally short lived outside of a host body, avoid crowds and high-traffic areas as much as possible and try not to handle items in public with your bare hands. A strong immune system can help shorten the virus’ time.
Be sure to use Anti-bacterial soap! This is very important because there are components in Anti-bacterial soap that regular soap does not have. I got this information from an expert on Bird Flu pandemic.
Careful with the anti-bacterial soaps and sanitizers,,, they are powerful enough to kill ALL your bacteria, both good and bad, which can actually in turn lower your defense against other infections since your “good”bacteria is not their to fight it away.
I am interested in all information I can get to protect my family
Leave the cities and get as far away as necessary from the general population. Stay away as long as the virus is active . Prepare ahead with preventive survival gear such as
anti biological suits and best grade of face mask available to you with plenty of hand sanitizer. stay away from anyone who has been at or near a outbreak. be prepared to quarantine family members for at least 2 weeks . Get informed about how to do this before an outbreak occurs.
One of my recommedations would be to have a First aid kit of Essenitial Oils for Emergency use i.e. Green Organics Lavender oil (therapeutic grade) would help if you get chemical burns or irritation. It soothes and heals the skin. It also acts as a disinfectant and can calm you if you get totoaly stressed out over the event. There are others that would be essential to the First Aid kit for all sorts of possible problems if medical care became difficult to come by.
After reading this I had an image of hundreds of naked people fleeing the city wearing nothing but a face mask. UUUUgh! In the event of a chemical attack, seeking a medical attention will be a BUST! The hospitals have “Emergency Shut Down” protocol for these types of attacks. Just ask any hospital employee. They go into complete shut down, with guards at the doors. Calling 911 will also be a BUST. Most likely, the police will be running the other direction with soiled shorts creating a little toxic gas of their own. So you better be prepared to help yourself, your family, and neighbors. Great ideas. Keep them coming!
I see this as possibly a larger widespread area,such as a whole city.I am recommending everyone have enough rolled plastic,such as found in paint dept,to seal and cover all windows and doors into their homes,if word of a chemical attack on a city were recvd.
Move up wind away from gas.
Put a medical grade mask in your EDC.
Have those disposable coveralls you get for when you are painting from the hardware (or Wallmart for you Americans).
Always have a minimum of 5lts of H2O and a spare set of clothes in your car.
Carry paper napkins or tissues, they can be used as an impromptu mask, then discarded. Oral Zinc supplements can help reduce the impact of ‘Flu exposure. Stay hydrated and cool if you have the ‘Flu. The major damage comes from the hyperthermic effects of accompanying fevers, these include dehydration.
/Flush out eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and any other extremities, even if they don’t burn.