Ibadan: How To Survive A Bomb Explosion

Residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, were thrown into confusion yesterday as an unknown explosion rocked parts of the city, killing some, injuring, and leaving many people scampering for safety. According to unverified reports, the explosion was caused by dynamites stored in one building by Illegal miners who are operating in the city. While our sympathy and prayers go to the victims of this devastation, We have also written a guide on how to survive a bomb explosion, to enable those who are alive to learn from this disheartening situation.

It is important to note that this guide is not an authoritative list,  so it is important to prioritize safety and adhere to guidelines provided by emergency services and authorities. However, in the case of similar emergencies, including potential bomb threats or explosions,  these are the established safety protocols and evacuation procedures:

1. Stay Informed

One of the first steps in surviving a bomb explosion is ensuring you have the right information from the appropriate authorities before taking action to avoid mass panic.  This is very important as we live in a get of social media, Fake news, and wide-scale misinformation

So in the case of a potential bomb threat, you must have your communication devices with you and ensure you are acting on information by trusted and reliable authority.

2. Evacuate Danger Zone and Impact Area

Most bomb explosions are often accompanied by blast waves, which also contain certain levels of radiation depending on the bombs and factors that led to the explosion. So in the case of a Bomb attack, it is imperative that you evacuate the danger and the impact area and immediately move to a designated safe location.

3. Take Cover

In the case where evacuation is not possible,  seek shelter in a reinforced structure. Avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls.  Taking proper cover during emergencies, such as bomb threats or explosions, can significantly increase your chances of staying safe.

If possible, get low to the ground. If there’s an explosion or gunfire, staying low can reduce your risk of injury from flying debris and increase your chances of avoiding smoke or toxic gases.

4. Have an Emergency Kit:

Prepare an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, a first aid kit, and any necessary medications.  An emergency kit can be a valuable resource in this situation. ass provides you with essential supplies to help you and your loved ones during emergencies or disasters.

5. Follow Authorities’ Instructions

While you instinct-ly feel the need to save yourself in the case of live life-threatening emergency like this, it is also important you remain calm and follow the instructions of law enforcement and emergency personnel. They are trained to handle such situations and will guide how to stay safe.

How to Survive a Nuclear Attack

From different sources on the internet, we have also compiled how to survive a nuclear attack, one of the most dangerous types of bomb ever used in history.  It is important to note that your course of action differs depending on  The nature of the environment you are at the point of the attack.

If you are near the blast when it occurs, do this:

• Turn away and close and cover your eyes to prevent damage to your sight.
• Drop to the ground face down and place your hands under your body.
• Remain flat until the heat and two shock waves have passed.

If you are outside when the blast occurs and unable to get inside immediately: