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What kind of food should i store in preparation for a radioactive disaster?

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Dried food: White rice, wheat, beans, sugar, honey, oats, pasta, powdered milk, dried fruits and vegetables.

Answered 9/1/2016

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Radioactive disaster: If there is indeed a radioactive disaster do not load the refrigerator! If you can lock your house and move quickly back to your family or friends away from the disaster, that would be the best idea. We all hope things go well for everybody!

Answered 10/9/2016

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Freeze dried. Lead c: Food in lead lined containers. Even if you could store enough food and water how would you prevent contamination? Unless you are living and storing deep in the ground, if you are near such a disaster, I don't see how you can escape contamination. My advice would be to get as far away from the radiation as possible.

Answered 10/12/2017

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Foods for disaster: Mostly dried food and items that do not require refrigeration

Answered 10/10/2016

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Disasters: Generally food that does not parish and does not required refrigeration and has long expiration period is probably the best

Answered 10/10/2016

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Dr. John Chiu answered

NMS but: common sense tells us that in case of a nuclear disaster, food would be the least of your worries. Having said that, the thyroid would be most susceptible to radioactive substance and taking iodine would prevent the thyroid from being destroyed. Perhaps food with high iodine content may be a good option.

Answered 10/10/2016

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

All food: could potentially become contaminated when exposed to radiation. A radiation proof storage system is what you need for both food and water. Then, in addition to medical/sanitaton supplies you need emergency heat, lighting and communication sources. Also, in a nuclear disease you might need a geiger counter, gas mask(s), fallout meter, potassium iodide tablets, among other things.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Radioactive Disaster: A radioactive disaster is really quite rare, so chances are you'll never be affected. And if you are located in an area that has been contaminated, you would probably have to move away, and you're certainly not going to bring along all that food you stored.

Answered 10/10/2016

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