Nuclear Warfare
Nuclear warfare poses a catastrophic threat to humanity due to its potential for mass destruction, loss of life, and long-lasting environmental impact.
Nuclear warfare is the use of nuclear weapons in armed conflict. A single detonation releases a massive blast, intense heat and deadly radiation. It causes immediate casualties and long-term health effects for survivors. The radioactive fallout that drifts downwind is the part of a nuclear war a family can most directly plan for. Our guide to surviving nuclear fallout covers that plan in full.
The threat of nuclear war has shaped world affairs since nuclear weapons were first built during World War II. A nuclear exchange could destroy cities, damage the environment and possibly trigger a nuclear winter. Accidental or intentional strikes remain a concern in every major international conflict. Preppers who live near large cities or military sites often want to know how exposed their homes are. Our look at U.S. cities that could be nuclear targets takes up that question.
Arms control agreements, disarmament initiatives and non-proliferation efforts work to lower the risk. International organizations such as the United Nations promote nuclear disarmament. Tensions still rise and fall with world events, so preparedness means following the news with a clear head. Read what the Russia Iran nuclear deal could mean for your family. Learn how Russian anti-satellite weapons threaten the satellites behind GPS and communications. For a look at how the very wealthy prepare, see Mark Zuckerberg's Hawaii doomsday bunker.
Nuclear war matters to every family that wants a plan instead of a worry. Start with the guides here, and build your preparedness one step at a time.
