Remember, the more packed earth you add, the higher your Protection Factor. To achieve a PF of 1024, you will need 35 inches of packed earth. For every 3.5 inches of packed earth you add, you will double your Protection Factor. It is highly recommended that you obtain a PF of at least 1000. This is considered to be grossly inadequate. ![]() The minimum PF for government fallout shelters is 40. Remember that it will take 17.5 inches of packed earth to provide a Protection Factor of 32. Instead of having to build an Expedient shelter which provides only minimal and cramped protection, one planned for and built now has the potential to offer far more protection under much more comfortable conditions. It is best to do this during peace where there is no time pressure. The public should utilize this time to plan and build a fallout shelter. Updates will be given the 1st of every month (except for April 1st or if the day falls on a Saturday, in which case the update will appear a day later) with immediate updates issued as the situation warrants. There are no known imminent nuclear threats. This is the standard peacetime alert level. ![]() The pubic is advised that these are only recommendations and that each individual must determine for themselves what they should do at a particular time. The following are the recommended steps to take for each of the different DEFCON Warning System Alert Levels.
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