Throughout the pandemic, the public health bureaucracy has generally done a poor job of balancing the tradeoffs between combating COVID and addressing other pressing issues of health and human well-being.

(No guidance is provided on whether it's okay to meet outside in a socially distanced fashion if all telecommunications have been disabled.)įEMA's covid-conscious advice is getting a lot of mockery from the conservative corners of the internet, and deservedly so.

It encourages people to engage virtually with their community through video and phone calls. Many people may already feel fear and anxiety about the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The threat of a nuclear explosion can add additional stress,' notes. 'Talk to someone if you are feeling upset. They're sensitive to the fact that survivors might have already had a lot on their plate before the bombs dropped. It's said that following a nuclear war, the survivors might end up envying the dead.įortunately, FEMA offers some helpful advice for those suffering psychic discomfort at witnessing the world set on fire. Provided the operator also survived, you are to tell them if you think you have COVID-19 and make sure to mask up before help arrives. Someone having a medical emergency is encouraged to contact 911. says people should stay inside for at least 24 hours after the bombs hit, during which time they should continue to socially distance and mask.įEMA also has some helpful advice for those who survive the nuclear holocaust. 'If possible, wear a mask if you're sheltering with people who are not a part of your household.' 'When you have reached a safe place, try to maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who are not part of your household,' continues the agency's webpage. Should one hear a warning of an imminent nuclear attack, FEMA's website encourages people to shelter inside the nearest building, preferably one made of brick or concrete, and as far away from windows as possible. On Sunday, Based Politics' Brad Polumbo reported that the Federal Emergency Management's (FEMA) webpage for nuclear explosions encourages for people to mask and socially distance should they be hunkering in a bunker with members outside of their own households. While the potential for Russia's invasion of Ukraine to spark a world-ending nuclear conflagration has knocked the pandemic off most frontpages, federal bureaucrats seem determined to prove that they can focus on two crises at once.

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