This book is included in the Anti-Terror, Terrorism & Terrorists section.
FEMA Nuclear War Survival
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U.S. Government Printing Office 1984, 453-797
Foreword
The primary goal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is
to protect lives and reduce property loss from disasters and
emergencies. To accomplish this, FEMA works with state and local
governments to help them deliver better, more effective emergency
management services across the whole spectrum of hazards—both natural
and man-made.
Regardless of the type, size, or severity of an emergency, certain
basic capabilities are needed for an effective response: evacuation,
shelter, communications, direction and control, continuity of government,
resource management, law and order, and food and medical
supplies. FEMA developed its Integrated Emergency Management System to
focus efforts on building these and other generic capabilities needed
to cope with a wide range of hazards.
This publication provides basic preparedness guidance combined with
specific measures useful in national security emergencies.
Contents
Introduction
Part 1. THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Part 2. WARNING
Part 3. POPULATION PROTECTION
Part 4. SHELTER LIVING
Appendix A. PERMANENT SHELTERS
Appendix B. EXPEDIENT FALLOUT SHELTER — ABOVE-GROUND DOOR-COVERED SHELTER
Appendix C. EXPEDIENT FALLOUT SHELTER — DOOR-COVERED TRENCH SHELTER
Appendix D. EXPEDIENT FALLOUT SHELTER — LOG-COVERED TRENCH SHELTER
Introduction
Most counties and cities throughout the country have civil
preparedness programs to reduce the loss of life and property in the
event of major emergencies. These emergencies can range from natural
disasters such as hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes to man-made
emergencies like hazardous materials spills, fire, or nuclear attack.
This booklet focuses on the ultimate disaster—nuclear attack. It
discusses what individuals and families can do to improve their
chances for survival in the event of a nuclear attack on the United
States. Basic information is provided on the physical effects of a
nuclear detonation, attack warning signals, and what to do before,
during, and after an attack.
Much has been done to address emergency needs unique to nuclear
attack. Public fallout shelter space has been identified for millions.
In addition, some warning and communications networks have been
“hardened” against blast and electronic disruptions, preparations have
been made to measure fallout radiation, and many local emergency
services personnel have been trained in use of radiation detection
instruments and other emergency skills.
This booklet contains general information applicable anywhere in the
United States to supplement specific local instructions. Local plans
are more detailed and are adapted to particular communities. When
local instructions differ from this general guidance, the local
instructions should always take precedence.
For more information on plans for your community, contact your local
or state emergency management (civil defense) office.
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