Well, back in the early ’60s we were actually told (along with hiding under our desks and lying down in a ditch) that before we entered the fall-out shelter (in our town an elementary school built in the ’30s) to “brush off any fall-out”.
During Chernobyl, I was living in Vienna. The health officials gave their fall-back suggestion that we should boil our water. That, if anything, would concentrate the radioactive materials, at least slightly.
Back in the late 60s, I was part of response team for a nuclear attack on Boston. This crew of about 7-8 were like Army short timers from Ft. Devens, MA. I remember we had 100 ft. of plastic tunneling to keep us out of the fallout, and two suits of contamination proof suits. Boston would be well protected by our response.
What a great propaganda slogan! All the short-term survivors will immediately join the Civil Sweeping Corps (CSC), which will keep them occupied until their noses fall off….
thirdguy over 6 years ago
Before I sweep the immediate area, I fully intend to swiffer any nuclear fallout from my kitchen floor.
x_Tech over 6 years ago
Gonna need a bigger broom.
Cozmik Cowboy over 6 years ago
Well, back in the early ’60s we were actually told (along with hiding under our desks and lying down in a ditch) that before we entered the fall-out shelter (in our town an elementary school built in the ’30s) to “brush off any fall-out”.
wcorvi over 6 years ago
During Chernobyl, I was living in Vienna. The health officials gave their fall-back suggestion that we should boil our water. That, if anything, would concentrate the radioactive materials, at least slightly.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 6 years ago
Right next to the shovels.
nz4m60 over 6 years ago
Back in the late 60s, I was part of response team for a nuclear attack on Boston. This crew of about 7-8 were like Army short timers from Ft. Devens, MA. I remember we had 100 ft. of plastic tunneling to keep us out of the fallout, and two suits of contamination proof suits. Boston would be well protected by our response.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Keep ’em sweeping!
What a great propaganda slogan! All the short-term survivors will immediately join the Civil Sweeping Corps (CSC), which will keep them occupied until their noses fall off….
tad1 over 6 years ago
7-11 sells brooms?