June 23, 2025 • 8 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
All right, let's cut straight to it. If a nuclear
bomb ever goes off, things won't be like the movies.
No time for dramatic slow motion or background music, just
a flash of light, a blast wave, and then silence.
The scariest part, you don't have to be at ground
zero to feel this effect. Radiation, chaos, food shortage, civil collapse.
(00:24):
It's all real. But here's the good news. Survival is
possible if you act fast, think smart, and stay grounded.
This video is your go to playbook for staying alive
when the world goes radioactive. Whether you're in the heart
of the city or the edge of nowhere, you'll need
more than just canned food. You'll need mental strength, street smarts,
(00:46):
and supernatural instincts. So here is eight steps to survive
a nuclear attack. Number one, you're gonna need to react
fast to the flash. If you ever see a blinding
white light and you're not instantly vaporized, don't waste time
asking questions. Drop immediately, face down, hands under your body,
(01:06):
eyes shut tight. The flash means the blast is seconds away,
so slow down, don't look back. After the initial wave,
you'll have anywhere from thirty seconds to a few minutes
before the shockwave and heat reaches you, so depending on
your distance from the epicenter, use that time wisely. Find
(01:26):
cover any cover concrete walls, underground parking garages, or behind
thick stone structures. You don't need a fancy bunker to
survive the blast. You just need to get behind something
that can shield heat and force. Number two, you're gonna
need to get inside, then stay inside. If you survive
(01:47):
the blast, your next enemy is fallout, radioactive particles that
drop like ash. You need shelter fast. The best places
thick buildings, underground spots or basements. Brick, concrete, and metal
walls are your friend. Right now, Seal off windows and
doors with whatever you got, towels, dve tape, plastic sheeting.
(02:12):
Fallout can start dropping within ten to fifteen minutes and
stay deadly for forty eight hours. Stay inside for at
least twenty four to seventy two hours, depending on where
you are and how bad it is. This is where
prep comes in. If you've got food, water, and your
radio stored, you already beat ninety percent of the people
out there. Think of your shelter like a cocoon. Low light,
(02:35):
low noise, low exposure. Number three. Filter the air. Watch
the water. Radiation is invisible but deadly, and it can
sneak into your lungs or your stomach if you're not careful.
If you don't have a real air filtration system, improvise
wet cloths over your nose and your mouth. Hang damp
toils over vents, close chimney flues. Keep indoor air as
(03:00):
clean as possible. When it comes to water, don't trust
the tap. Radiation can seep into municipal systems. Use bottled
water only if you're desperate and have to use found water.
Filter it through charcoal and boil it. But even then,
understand it won't remove radiation, just dirt and bacteria, So
(03:20):
make sure to stockpile clean water ahead of time and
harvest rain water with a clean tart away from fallout.
Number four, Decontaminate before you shelter. If you were outside
during or after the fallout, you're probably got radioactive dust
on your clothes, hair, and skin. Don't bring it inside
your shelter. Strip outside or right at the door. Bag
(03:43):
your clothes. Wash yourself with soap in cold water. Hot
water opens up your pores and lets radiation in so
cold water. Scrub under your nails, between your fingers, and
don't forget your hairline. If you don't have running water,
use baby wipes, bottled water or eve and rubbing alcohol
on your clothes. Every bit of radiation you wash off matters.
(04:05):
The less time that stays on you, the longer you're
gonna live. Number five. Build a radiation shield zone. You
don't need a million dollar bunker to survive long term.
Just layers between you and the radiation in a basement.
Stack up books, boxes, water jugs, or even dirt bags
(04:25):
along the outer walls to thicken your protection. The more
mass between you and the outside world, the less exposure.
Build a core area in the center where you sleep, eat,
and spend most of your time. Think of it like
a pillow for it, but the stakes are real. Even
mattresses and can goods can help. Every extra inch of
(04:45):
shielding drops your radiation risk. This isn't about comfort, It's
about lasting through the invisible storm. Number six. Keep track
of time and radiation. Time becomes your weapon. In a
nuclear scenario, radiation decays fast in the first twenty to
forty eight hours. If you can make it three full
days in your shelter, your survival chances skyrocket. Use a
(05:09):
manual watch, not your phone. Mark days on the wall
or track by candle. Use. If you're lucky enough to
have the radiation meter or a docimeter, use it before
stepping out. If not, wait the full seventy two hours
and step out only briefly and only with protective gear. Gloves,
long sleeves, and a mask. Keep windows closed, move fast,
(05:34):
get what you need, and get back. This ain't the
time to test your love. Number seven Stay mentally and
spiritually strong. This kind of event isn't just physical, it's
spiritual warfare too. Watching the world burn around you here
in silence where there was once life can break even
the toughest minds. That's why you got to stay spiritually grounded. Pray, meditate, journal,
(05:57):
burn incense or stage to purify the energy in your space.
Play calmon music if you have power. This is about
more than staying alive. It's about staying you. The minute
you let fear despair take over, the battle is already lost.
Survival is just as much about the soul as it
is about supplies. Keep your inner fire lit no matter
(06:17):
how dark it gets outside. Number eight plan your reentry
with caution. Eventually you have to go back outside, but
don't just throw open the door and breathe. Deep radiation
clings to soil, water, and surfaces for weeks, so you
gotta wear gloves, boots, long sleeves, and cover your face.
(06:38):
Move quickly and avoid low lying areas. Radioactive particles settle there.
Don't eat anything off the land until you know it's safe.
Canned food is king. Keep scouting trips short, and always
return to a clean zone. Bring in only what's essential.
Treat the outside world as if it's still toxic until
(07:00):
proven otherwise. Your life depends on it, on your discipline.
Slip once and it could cost you everything. So to
sum everything up, if a nuclear bomb ever drops, it's
not about who's the strongest. It's about who's prepared. You
can't rely on the system. You can't wait on rescue.
You become the rescue. You protect your circle. You stay alert,
(07:24):
You listen to your instincts, and through all of it,
you hold onto your humanity. Nuclear survival isn't about hiding.
It's about rebuilding, and when the ashes settled, survivors will
be the ones who stayed rooted in wisdom, spirit and grit.
Urban warriors survival isn't just a name, it's a mindset.
(07:45):
Stay ready, stay dangerous, stay free. If you like this
type of content and you want more, make sure the like, subscribe, share,
turn on post notifications. Also join the community over on
discord where you can meet like minded people and communicate
twenty four to seven, and feel free to join me
over on my Twitch channel at Urban Warriors Survival on Twitch.
(08:05):
All links are gonna be in the description and for
all of your self defense and survival needs, I do
have my recommendations. It is on my website. Link is
also in the description, and feel free to download this
episode so you can keep it in audio form via
my digital downloads. All links are gonna be in the
description until next time. This is be Rock signing out,
(08:26):
thanking you for tuning in peace,
All right, let's cut straight to it. If a nuclear
bomb ever goes off, things won't be like the movies.
No time for dramatic slow motion or background music, just
a flash of light, a blast wave, and then silence.
The scariest part, you don't have to be at ground
zero to feel this effect. Radiation, chaos, food shortage, civil collapse.
(00:24):
It's all real. But here's the good news. Survival is
possible if you act fast, think smart, and stay grounded.
This video is your go to playbook for staying alive
when the world goes radioactive. Whether you're in the heart
of the city or the edge of nowhere, you'll need
more than just canned food. You'll need mental strength, street smarts,
(00:46):
and supernatural instincts. So here is eight steps to survive
a nuclear attack. Number one, you're gonna need to react
fast to the flash. If you ever see a blinding
white light and you're not instantly vaporized, don't waste time
asking questions. Drop immediately, face down, hands under your body,
(01:06):
eyes shut tight. The flash means the blast is seconds away,
so slow down, don't look back. After the initial wave,
you'll have anywhere from thirty seconds to a few minutes
before the shockwave and heat reaches you, so depending on
your distance from the epicenter, use that time wisely. Find
(01:26):
cover any cover concrete walls, underground parking garages, or behind
thick stone structures. You don't need a fancy bunker to
survive the blast. You just need to get behind something
that can shield heat and force. Number two, you're gonna
need to get inside, then stay inside. If you survive
(01:47):
the blast, your next enemy is fallout, radioactive particles that
drop like ash. You need shelter fast. The best places
thick buildings, underground spots or basements. Brick, concrete, and metal
walls are your friend. Right now, Seal off windows and
doors with whatever you got, towels, dve tape, plastic sheeting.
(02:12):
Fallout can start dropping within ten to fifteen minutes and
stay deadly for forty eight hours. Stay inside for at
least twenty four to seventy two hours, depending on where
you are and how bad it is. This is where
prep comes in. If you've got food, water, and your
radio stored, you already beat ninety percent of the people
out there. Think of your shelter like a cocoon. Low light,
(02:35):
low noise, low exposure. Number three. Filter the air. Watch
the water. Radiation is invisible but deadly, and it can
sneak into your lungs or your stomach if you're not careful.
If you don't have a real air filtration system, improvise
wet cloths over your nose and your mouth. Hang damp
toils over vents, close chimney flues. Keep indoor air as
(03:00):
clean as possible. When it comes to water, don't trust
the tap. Radiation can seep into municipal systems. Use bottled
water only if you're desperate and have to use found water.
Filter it through charcoal and boil it. But even then,
understand it won't remove radiation, just dirt and bacteria, So
(03:20):
make sure to stockpile clean water ahead of time and
harvest rain water with a clean tart away from fallout.
Number four, Decontaminate before you shelter. If you were outside
during or after the fallout, you're probably got radioactive dust
on your clothes, hair, and skin. Don't bring it inside
your shelter. Strip outside or right at the door. Bag
(03:43):
your clothes. Wash yourself with soap in cold water. Hot
water opens up your pores and lets radiation in so
cold water. Scrub under your nails, between your fingers, and
don't forget your hairline. If you don't have running water,
use baby wipes, bottled water or eve and rubbing alcohol
on your clothes. Every bit of radiation you wash off matters.
(04:05):
The less time that stays on you, the longer you're
gonna live. Number five. Build a radiation shield zone. You
don't need a million dollar bunker to survive long term.
Just layers between you and the radiation in a basement.
Stack up books, boxes, water jugs, or even dirt bags
(04:25):
along the outer walls to thicken your protection. The more
mass between you and the outside world, the less exposure.
Build a core area in the center where you sleep, eat,
and spend most of your time. Think of it like
a pillow for it, but the stakes are real. Even
mattresses and can goods can help. Every extra inch of
(04:45):
shielding drops your radiation risk. This isn't about comfort, It's
about lasting through the invisible storm. Number six. Keep track
of time and radiation. Time becomes your weapon. In a
nuclear scenario, radiation decays fast in the first twenty to
forty eight hours. If you can make it three full
days in your shelter, your survival chances skyrocket. Use a
(05:09):
manual watch, not your phone. Mark days on the wall
or track by candle. Use. If you're lucky enough to
have the radiation meter or a docimeter, use it before
stepping out. If not, wait the full seventy two hours
and step out only briefly and only with protective gear. Gloves,
long sleeves, and a mask. Keep windows closed, move fast,
(05:34):
get what you need, and get back. This ain't the
time to test your love. Number seven Stay mentally and
spiritually strong. This kind of event isn't just physical, it's
spiritual warfare too. Watching the world burn around you here
in silence where there was once life can break even
the toughest minds. That's why you got to stay spiritually grounded. Pray, meditate, journal,
(05:57):
burn incense or stage to purify the energy in your space.
Play calmon music if you have power. This is about
more than staying alive. It's about staying you. The minute
you let fear despair take over, the battle is already lost.
Survival is just as much about the soul as it
is about supplies. Keep your inner fire lit no matter
(06:17):
how dark it gets outside. Number eight plan your reentry
with caution. Eventually you have to go back outside, but
don't just throw open the door and breathe. Deep radiation
clings to soil, water, and surfaces for weeks, so you
gotta wear gloves, boots, long sleeves, and cover your face.
(06:38):
Move quickly and avoid low lying areas. Radioactive particles settle there.
Don't eat anything off the land until you know it's safe.
Canned food is king. Keep scouting trips short, and always
return to a clean zone. Bring in only what's essential.
Treat the outside world as if it's still toxic until
(07:00):
proven otherwise. Your life depends on it, on your discipline.
Slip once and it could cost you everything. So to
sum everything up, if a nuclear bomb ever drops, it's
not about who's the strongest. It's about who's prepared. You
can't rely on the system. You can't wait on rescue.
You become the rescue. You protect your circle. You stay alert,
(07:24):
You listen to your instincts, and through all of it,
you hold onto your humanity. Nuclear survival isn't about hiding.
It's about rebuilding, and when the ashes settled, survivors will
be the ones who stayed rooted in wisdom, spirit and grit.
Urban warriors survival isn't just a name, it's a mindset.
(07:45):
Stay ready, stay dangerous, stay free. If you like this
type of content and you want more, make sure the like, subscribe, share,
turn on post notifications. Also join the community over on
discord where you can meet like minded people and communicate
twenty four to seven, and feel free to join me
over on my Twitch channel at Urban Warriors Survival on Twitch.
(08:05):
All links are gonna be in the description and for
all of your self defense and survival needs, I do
have my recommendations. It is on my website. Link is
also in the description, and feel free to download this
episode so you can keep it in audio form via
my digital downloads. All links are gonna be in the
description until next time. This is be Rock signing out,
(08:26):
thanking you for tuning in peace,
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