But we like to ignore the smaller hazards that happen every day, and
pay attention to the big scary one that may or may not happen.

Grab a copy of the emergency response guidebook, and look at what's on
trucks around you every day.  Look at how many are fuels and chemicals
used in energy production.   Then look at the firefighting procedures
and emergency response guidelines, and evacuation areas.

The ones for nuclear material are surprisingly small, and in the end,
rather innocuous, even for fissile uranium or high level waste.

I've seen a gasoline tanker run a red light.  I've seen nerve gas on a
truck on a major highway around indianapolis.  I've seen a truck drive
for miles with tires on fire, no idea what was happening till I pulled
him over.  Watch the trains late at night, going through your town.
Write down the numbers on the placards and run them.  (been there,
done that, the interesting stuff runs at night)  All those risks
quietly rolling around your neighborhood.
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