The possibility of a nuclear or radiological event seems likely, if one believes recent media accounts. I'm aware that the best protections are time, distance, and shelter, but also wonder whether I should include detection/monitoring on the list of things to consider. There is a proliferation of Civil Defense geiger counters available and I'm wondering whether they are worth including in one's survival kit, assuming that a geiger counter is an appropriate addition to the kit. Are there other sources/brands/etc. to be considered? Also, what about companies that calibrate and repair surplus CD geiger counters? I'm thinking of KI4U, Inc. at www.radmeters4u.com. Any thoughts?