The Hanford Nuclear site in Benton, Washington has been causing alarm as of late. There have been a series of surprising hydrogen gas releases from a tank holding radioactive waste beginning March 16, 2013 which lasted several days. Experts worry even one of those sparks could have set off an explosive release of radioactive particles.
These types of explosions are what caused the reactor disaster at Fukishima in March of 2011.
This information came just after a government panel laid down concerns about these underground tanks, stating the million-gallon nuclear waste holding tank had a build-up of hydrogen gas.
The Hanford site is located 183 miles South East from Seattle. It provided plutonium for weapons during the Cold War, and was fully decommissioned in 1987.
Those who live within 30 miles of a nuclear emergency will usually receive a lethal dose of radiation, possibly fatal within hours of exposure. Within a 90 mile radius, exposure to radiation fallout is enough to cause death within two weeks of if it is not treated. At around 160 miles, exposure can cause severe internal damage. And those within 250 miles will suffer loss of white blood cells, but will not experience immediate symptoms. Keep in mind however, there are other variables to take into consideration such as wind direction and speed, rain, etc. Plus the fact the radiation will enter the groundwater and can travel very far.
There are a few things you can do to protect yourself from radiation poisoning. Potassium Iodide is a great thing to have around if you live within several hundred miles of a nuclear site. Be sure to follow the directions on the box, begin taking immediately upon a nuclear explosion, and do not take it longer than two weeks.
You can also keep your internal iodine levels up by incorporating the Iodine circle test.
There are certain foods and supplements that are proven to bind radioactive particles and escort them from your body.
- Vitamin C (avoid if you have cancer
- Miso Soup
- Cod Liver Oil
- Spiraluna
- Chlorella
- Algae
- Sardines
- Liver
- Anchovies
- Mackerel
- Brassica vegetables
- Veggies high in beta carotene
- Beans and lentils
- Potassium, calcium and mineral rich foods
- Olive oil
- Multivitamin and multiminerals
- Vitamin E
- Low dose Vitamin A
- Selenium
- Melatonin at bedtime
- Folate
Avoiding wheat, sugars and sweets and be sure to drink plenty of bottled water.
As most of us live within a few hundred miles of a reactor, this information is crucial. And as always, staying protected and keeping informed is the number one thing you can do in any situation.
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