Guam government issues chilling leaflet warning people ‘don’t look at the fireball’ in the case of an imminent North Korea nuke strike – as locals stock up on supplies
GUAM has issued residents with a chilling 'what to do in case of nuclear attack' leaflet amid fears of an imminent strike from North Korea.
The Pacific islanders were put on red alert after the local government issued the emergency fact sheet with the message "don't look at the fireball."
Titled "In Case of Emergency... Preparing for an Imminent Missile Threat", it says: "Do not look at the flash or fireball – It can blind you."
It goes on "Take cover behind anything that might offer protection".
The island's 160,000 residents were this week put in the cross-hairs after it was revealed North Korea is now armed with nuclear warheads able to be fixed to its intercontinental missiles.
The flier also offers guidance on removing radioactive material: "When possible, take a shower with lots of soap and water to help remove radioactive contamination."
But don't scratch or scrub skin and "do not use conditioner in your hair because it will bind radioactive material to your hair."
After the leaflet was distributed, many residents hit their local stores to stock up on food and drink ahead of what they fear could be the start of World War Three.
Some were seen leaving shops with shopping trolleys overflowing with canned food and bottles of water.
However, others went about their everyday lives as usual -with many hitting the beach to chill out.
Officials haven't raised the US territory's threat level even after Pyongyang laid out plans to strike near the island in the coming weeks, Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo said.
He noted that Guam has many buildings made to withstand powerful typhoons, but acknowledged that nothing can protect against a thermonuclear attack.
A war of words between US President Donald Trump — who said North Korea would be met with "fire and fury" if it stepped out of line — and officials under despotic leader Kim Jong Un has brought the prospect of open and devastating warfare closer than ever.
Propaganda chiefs for the North Korean regime issued a statement saying four rockets would sent to Guam by "mid-August".
Squaring up to Kim again on Friday, President Trump said the dictator would "regret it fast" if he followed through on his threats.
Earlier the President warned that military plans are "locked and loaded" and urged Kim to “find another path”.
Guam hosts large US military bases where regular air and sea sorties towards the Korean peninsula are launched.
Seeking to assure his citizens, Guam Governer Eddie Calvo told reporters on Friday that the island is "safe and sound".
"There are no changes," Calvo said. "Everyone should continue to live their lives."
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The island's administration is holding regular meetings with US Homeland Security — who provided the information contained in the chilling fact-sheet.
It recommends islanders to prepare by building emergency supply kits and figuring out where the nearest concrete shelter or "protected space" is.
Schools and public buildings are recommended as suitable places of refuge in the event of a nuclear attack.
Guam Homeland Security spokeswoman Jenna Gaminde said the island would sound all 15 of its All Hazards Alert Warning System sirens and emergency broadcasts would be published on TV and radio.
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