Hantavirus Is in the News. Here's Where PPE Actually Fits In

by George Sichler

A Dutch expedition cruise ship, the MV Hondius, has been at the center of an international health story for two weeks. Three passengers are dead. F...

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By Roman Zrazhevskiy
Nuclear Survival Kit: Complete Checklist & CBRN Preparedness Guide

Last Updated: April 2026 | MIRA Safety | 11 min read Here's a question worth sitting with: if the sirens went off tonight, what would you grab? If ...
By Diego Aceituno
Long-term health effects of wildfire smoke on the human body

The short-term dangers of inhaling smoke from any fire are scary enough, but new scientific research reveals that breathing in even small amounts o...
By Diego Aceituno
How Do Gas Masks Work? CBRN Protection, Filters & Effectiveness | MIRA Safety

Like any piece of lifesaving equipment, it’s both natural and sensible to have questions about how effective a gas mask is. We don’t want our first...
By Diego Aceituno
How Far Away Would You Need to Be to Survive a Nuclear Blast?

Believe it or not, people have survived standing directly underneath a nuclear bomb blast with no special protection. Back in 1957, five Air Force ...
By Jeff Edwards
Airport Shutdowns and Fuel Shortages: What Happens When Regional Supply Lines Shut Down

For nearly a month now, the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to most shipping, which includes 20% of the world's oil production. As of April 13th, ...