Frankly restarting the Civil Defense Program is probably advisable at this point. The General population won’t likely be able to afford building bunkers.
But learning how to build basic fallout shelters in their basements is more feasible.
During the Cold War. A Civil Defense group existed in one form or another. It’s main purpose was to organize and direct Local, State, and Federal preparedness for an attack on the U.S. Be it conventional, biological, chemical, Nuclear etc.
It also handled emergency communications and warning systems; post-attack assistance and damage assessment; preparedness planning; and government continuity.
The logo may seem familiar. A Blue Circle with a White Triangle in the middle with a Red CD in the triangle.
The Agency was dissolved in the late 70s and it’s duties handed to FEMA.
Frankly restarting the Civil Defense Program is probably advisable at this point. The General population won’t likely be able to afford building bunkers.
But learning how to build basic fallout shelters in their basements is more feasible.
Civil defense program?
During the Cold War. A Civil Defense group existed in one form or another. It’s main purpose was to organize and direct Local, State, and Federal preparedness for an attack on the U.S. Be it conventional, biological, chemical, Nuclear etc.
It also handled emergency communications and warning systems; post-attack assistance and damage assessment; preparedness planning; and government continuity.
The logo may seem familiar. A Blue Circle with a White Triangle in the middle with a Red CD in the triangle.
The Agency was dissolved in the late 70s and it’s duties handed to FEMA.