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Old 03-15-2011, 05:51 AM
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DoubleD
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Default Basic precautions for the pilot

The plume depicted is in the lateral only and not vertical. Without knowing the vertical you only have half the info but with that info there are some basic precautions you can take. In the plume area breathe 100% O2 and wear long sleeves (keep as much of the body covered as possible). When you land wash your clothes and shower. Quite honestly beer is helpful in removing certain isotopes but this event would not be that bad.

Some of the news reports seem to be fear mongering but basic precautions might be in order along certain routes. At the moment I would not feel the need for those precautions but if things got worse... maybe.
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