In Time of Emergency by United States. Office of Civil Defense
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"In Time of Emergency" by the United States Office of Civil Defense is a citizen's handbook on emergency preparedness written in the mid-20th century. The handbook provides essential information and guidance for responding to nuclear attacks and natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and knowing the actions to take during emergencies. The opening portion of the handbook outlines the various types of emergencies citizens may face, including nuclear threats and
natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. It stresses the value of local civil defense systems established to safeguard citizens during such crises, including fallout shelters and communication networks. The introduction also highlights the need for individuals to educate themselves and prepare in advance, providing a checklist of emergency actions, survival courses, and resources for assembling supplies to enhance personal and family safety in times of emergency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | United States. Office of Civil Defense |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 68061663 |
| Title |
In Time of Emergency A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack, Natural Disasters (1968) |
| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | Civil defense -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Disasters -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15158 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 610 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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