Rescue and recovery operations will depend on the reestablishment of transportation. The Detroit city airport, located in the middle of the 2 to 5 psi ring will have essentially all of its aircraft and facilities destroyed. Clean-up efforts could not begin until 2-3 weeks after the attack. The main train station will also suffer major damage but will be usable.
Fallout Effects
The onset of fallout would depend on wind velocity and distance from the explosion. It would be most dangerous during the first few days after the explosion. The areas contaminated by radiation would not