New ‘Code Red’ System Alerts Local Residents of Emergency
Great story and example of how some areas are taking the lead in community readiness and preparedness. Instead of calling 911 for an emergency, what if 911 called you? While it may sound weird, it’s based in reality. In Lawrence County, there’s a new program to alert citizens to an emergency. Called “Code Red,” it’s a program that is urging people to sign up so they’re not left out.
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Code Red will notify residents through an alert by phone, through texting, or e-mail, about the need to evacuate, shelter in place, or give them instructions to find shelter or food in case of a problem.
“The Code Red System will be able to highlight certain areas of the county, or the county as a whole,” Slone said. “This is going to truly be a step, a big step in the direction of being prepared.”
Nuke-o-meter, How Many Nukes Within Range of Your Location
Nuke-o-Meter
North Korea has sent tension soaring across Asia by launching missiles and testing warheads.
So, what does the nuclear world look like? These figures are from the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists and show the best estimates for the big five nuclear powers: the US, Russia, China, France and the UK. We’ve also included estimates for other nuclear powers like India, Pakistan and Israel – and for the so-called rogue states like North Korea and Iran. These are just the active warheads – both Russia and the US have thousands more in storage and pending dismantling.
Hit the link on the spreadsheet for how the figures changed between 1945 and 2006. In the mid-1980s, there were over 70,000 warheads out there – each with the power of eight times that which destroyed Hiroshima at the end of the second world war. There are many less now – but do you feel any safer?
Wondering how many nukes are within range of your location? Check out the nuke-o-meter
