A US Congressional investigation has revealed the inadequacy of testing facilities in the event of a 'dirty' bomb attack by terrorists on London
In the USA a Congressional investigation into the possible government response to a 'dirty' bomb attack on a major American city has revealed the total inadequacy of similar arrangements in the UK, especially London which is a primary target.
The House Committee on Science & Technology is looking into procedures for assessing exposure to radio-active material following the possible terrorist explosion of a conventional bomb packed with radio-active material. This includes discovering which buildings would be safe to enter & when; assessing public health risks - who is affected, & how badly etc.
Congressman Brad Miller exposed the serious short-comings in the UK system which were revealed after the Polonium 210 poisoning & death of a Russian dissident in London.
Approximately 160 Americans may have been exposed to the same poison, out of which 31 asked to be tested & of those only about four showed minor evidence of contamination.
It was revealed that there was only one facility in the entire UK that could complete the required testing of US citizens & that could only handle a few cases each day.
The British government will NOT be pleased to know that our closest ally has exposed their inadequate planning to help Londoners to survive a 'dirty' bomb attack on their city.
The House Committee on Science & Technology is looking into procedures for assessing exposure to radio-active material following the possible terrorist explosion of a conventional bomb packed with radio-active material. This includes discovering which buildings would be safe to enter & when; assessing public health risks - who is affected, & how badly etc.
Congressman Brad Miller exposed the serious short-comings in the UK system which were revealed after the Polonium 210 poisoning & death of a Russian dissident in London.
Approximately 160 Americans may have been exposed to the same poison, out of which 31 asked to be tested & of those only about four showed minor evidence of contamination.
It was revealed that there was only one facility in the entire UK that could complete the required testing of US citizens & that could only handle a few cases each day.
The British government will NOT be pleased to know that our closest ally has exposed their inadequate planning to help Londoners to survive a 'dirty' bomb attack on their city.
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IIRC
25.10.2007 18:21
If I recall correctly from when I was a scientific advisor - effectively prior to 1995 there was very very limited assistance to the civilialian population in the event of a nuclear atttack or contamination.
After that time effectively there was none apart from an 'if and when'.
Essentally if (prior to 1995) there was an overpressure of >5.5kPa or ANY above background radiation there was NO repeat NO assistance until issues in unaffected areas were completely under control. Then and ONLY then where reasonable resources that could be deployed (WITHOUT risk to personnel AND safe areas) they would be available - perhaps on and if and when basis.
In short if you are within the 5.5kPa blast ring or an area of contamination - 'YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN'
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not true
25.10.2007 23:05
mmm
DUpe
26.10.2007 11:55
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