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“Switzerland has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters, the most in the world, as a result of its Cold War-era preparations. The country's neutral status led officials to anticipate nuclear fallout from neighboring countries. Today, some of these shelters are used to house migrants. Expert Analysis: This extensive network of bomb shelters highlights the importance of disaster preparedness and infrastructure development in neutral nations. The US can learn from Switzerland's proactive approach to civil defense, potentially informing future infrastructure investments.”
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Instead of scrapping its network of bomb shelters after the Cold War, Switzerland kept building them. The country has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. Some are now used to house migrants.
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