RAND releases nuclear attack scenario

A recent study conducted by the RAND Corporation’s Center for Terrorism Risk Management Policy reveals the devastating and global consequences of a nuclear attack on U.S. soil. Using a step-by-step scenario in which a nuclear bomb is shipped to the port of Long Beach, CA, where it subsequently explodes, RAND found that such an attack would immediately kill approximately 60,000 people and cause another 150,000 to fall ill from radiation exposure.

The report further details the logistical difficulties that officials will have in evacuation and rescue from the strike zone, and the long-term, economic fallout of an attack. “The early costs of the Long Beach scenario could exceed $1 trillion, driven by outlay for medical care, insurance claims, workers’ compensation, evacuation, and construction. The $50 billion to $100 billion for 9/11 puts this figure into perspective. In general, consequences would far outstrip the resources available to cope with them,” the report stated. In addition to the mass loss of life, the report warns that our nation would face a possible recession due to bankrupt financial and insurance companies, thereby driving a worldwide recession.

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The RAND report is yet another reminder of the importance of being prepared for such an attack. Read The Patriot’s Recommended Action Plan.

Report covers: Water. Food, Shelter, Power and Heat, Health and Medications, Communication and Tools, Transportation, Community and Entertainment, Additional Considerations (Self Defense; Currency)