City publishes video on how citizens should behave after nuclear attack

New York - In the face of repeated threats from Russia towards the US , the New York City Department of Emergency Management has released a warning video with instructions on how citizens should behave after a nuclear attack.

The world's nuclear arsenals are likely to grow again as a result of current tensions.
The world's nuclear arsenals are likely to grow again as a result of current tensions.  © Uncredited/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP/dpa

A recent public service announcement on the agency's website addresses what civilians should do in the event of a nuclear attack. "Although the likelihood of a nuclear weapons incident in or near New York City is very low, it is important that New Yorkers know what they need to do to stay safe," it says.

The new announcement lists the three most important ground rules everyone should follow in such an emergency:

  • Get inside.
  • Stay inside.
  • Stay inside.

The recommendations are explained by a woman who makes the whole thing sound more like child's play than a serious threat.

In detail, this means that everyone should first seek refuge in their own home or another building. The prerequisite for this is, of course, that houses are still standing. The pressure wave from the nuclear explosion is likely to reduce many of them to rubble.

The best option would be to seek shelter in a cellar. A car is completely unsuitable for this. Important: Get away from the windows!

Important: Take off any contaminated clothing immediately!

A Topol intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with nuclear warheads is presented at an arms fair in Moscow. The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine has triggered fears of a nuclear war.
A Topol intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with nuclear warheads is presented at an arms fair in Moscow. The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine has triggered fears of a nuclear war.  © -/YNA/dpa

Then it's time to stay inside! Close all windows and doors! You should also retreat to the inside of the building.

Anyone coming in from outside should immediately clean themselves completely with soap or shampoo. Clothing worn at the time of the accident should be removed immediately and placed in plastic bags. The body must be absolutely free of any radioactive dust.

Then it's time to Wait and see and await further instructions. Either from the media or the authorities.

"Don't go outside until the authorities make it clear that it's safe!" the announcer swears to the audience.

Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine , the Kremlin has not shied away from frightening the world with apocalyptic threats.

These are primarily aimed at Kiev's supporters, above all the USA, to whom Russia's President Vladimir Putin (69)in particular has repeatedly announced retaliation - a nuclear response has not been ruled out.