I think one of the real values of these discussions ... it encourages everyone yo educate themselves more. That includes me. I need to sit down and re-educate myself about 'safe' radiation levels. And after that, i need to ask myself all the same questions that I asked you. What level of radiation would cause me to go indoors, and seal off the windows and air leaks in my house? And what level of radiation would cause me to abandon the house comoletely and go elsewhere? I haven't got specific answers, but i need them. Now is the time for research.

Your questions are also excellent. How many bombs, or radiation hazards, hit the USA? what level of radiation at ground zero? and what are the prevailing winds?? These are exactly the answers that we need from our news sources. And I have to say that I have 0% confidence that "the system" will give them to us - in a timely manner for evacuation.

Pete