David VanHorn wrote:
> 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.
>   
That makes me feel BETTER about a possible nuclear accident? I guess I 
wasn't paying attention...

--Bob
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