New York City says that its new PSA for what to do in a nuclear disaster isn't because we're about to become the next setting for the Fallout series, but because they're getting lots of questions about what to do if an atomic attack happens.
Farrell says the threat of nuclear disaster is small, and includes incidents far smaller and less apocalyptic than nuclear warfare.
“There are different materials that travel throughout the city and throughout the country and world,” she said. “Things can happen. It doesn't have to be, you know, a large bomb that would take out the center of the city or something.” She emphasized that these accidents or inadvertent releases are very rare and haven’t happened in New York City, adding that the city does not have any operational nuclear power plants. One of the primary drivers for decommissioning the Indian Point nuclear plant in Buchanan, NY was its proximity to the city.“This shouldn’t change anyone’s routines,” she said. “We didn’t release [the video] because of any specific threat. It’s one of many tools we use to prepare New Yorkers.
Farrell says fires and storms pose a far greater risk to city residents, and recommended people sign up for alerts from the
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