Why Duct Tape and Plastic may NOT be Enough!

Why Duct Tape and Plastic may NOT be Enough!

§“When you move to your shelter, use duct tape and plastic sheeting to seal any doors, windows, or vents for a short period of time in case a radiation plume is passing over (listen to your radio for instructions). Within a few hours, you should remove the plastic and duct tape and ventilate the room. Suffocation could occur if you keep the shelter tightly sealed for more than a few hours. “

Shortcomings of Duct Tape, Plastic

The Office of Homeland Security recommended that citizens prepare for possible nuclear, biological or chemical attack by, among other things, having a supply of duct tape and plastic sheeting that could be used to seal up a room, making it more resistant to such agents.

While this approach might be effective to a point, there are shortcomings.

   It is very difficult to create a perfectly sealed room using these materials, especially if the work is done hurriedly.
   Normal plastic sheeting may not be resistant to certain gasses.
   Even if a room could be thoroughly sealed, the air supply inside would be limited.

The problem is not so much running out of oxygen, but rather the build-up of carbon dioxide and water vapor. At best, a well-sealed room might provide protection for a few hours before it became intolerable, especially for children and older individuals.

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The ALTERNATIVE to "Duct Tape & Plastic" !TM