Common Misconceptions About Radiation Every Person Should Know
Whether you live near a chemical plant or a nuclear testing facility or want to be a prepared citizen for catastrophic nuclear attacks, the topic of nuclear shielding and protecting yourself and your loved ones from radiation is bound to come up. Unfortunately, most average people know only enough about radiation protection to speculate and even spread confusion to others. If you truly want to be protected during a major event, you must get the facts. Take a look at some of the most frequent misconceptions about nuclear shielding and radiation you should know.
Misconception: You don't really have to worry about radiation exposure if you keep iodine pills on hand.
Fact: One big way survivalist are preparing for a radiation event is by stocking up on iodine in pill form that can be taken after exposure to ward off the body's acceptance of radiation. While it is true that iodine pills can help the thyroid not absorb the radiation, this does not mean that you would be completely safe after exposure. The radiation can still affect your body in negative ways. Therefore, it is best to consider other nuclear shielding practices to keep you and your family fully protected.
Misconception: Investing in radiation detectors is one of the best ways to protect your household from radiation.
Fact: It is a good idea to invest in radiation detectors and place them at points in your home leading to the outdoors, such as near a window or door. While these detectors can give you a heads up about incoming radiation, in most cases, the radiation would have to be already pretty close before an alarm sounded. Therefore, it is best if you use a detector at your home and have a fallout shelter available that has nuclear shielding capabilities because you will not likely have time to get anywhere else.
Misconception: As long as you are inside the house, you don't really have to worry about radiation.
Fact: The walls that surround your home can deter a fair amount of radiation, but they will not stop all of it from entering your home. During a radioactive event, you are better off to be underground, hiding in interior rooms of your home, or in a shelter. Being inside a structure will definitely help keep you from full exposure, but it may not be enough to keep you completely protective from the radiation.
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