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Together We Are Stronger!

• Has no Department of Civil Defense
• Does not educate our children on the effects of nuclear weapons
• Provides no public fallout shelters
• Offers no official guidance on building hardened fallout shelters
• Shares no information on post-war survival strategies
• Maintains no nationwide warning system, sirens, evacuation plans, or public nuclear preparedness programs

This lack of readiness leaves American citizens vulnerable.

Make Your Voice Heard — Contact Your Senators Today:

📧 By Email:
Visit https://www.senate.gov/general/contacting.htm to find and email your state’s senators directly.

📞 By Phone:
Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your senator’s office.

✉️ By Mail:
For individual senators:

For Correspondence by mail to U.S. Senators:
Office of Senator (Name)
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

For Correspondence by mail to Senate Committees:
(Name of Committee)
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Due to increased paper and mailing costs, the Journal of Civil Defense subscription rate has increased from $12/year to $15/year, effective immediately.

This new rate applies to all new subscriptions and upcoming renewals.
Please note: Multi-year plans are no longer available.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and understanding.

You may never need it—but if you do, it’ll be much harder to find. KIO₃ has a 10-year shelf life and is a must-have for your go-bag.

KIO₃ Potassium Iodate — Anti-Radiation Tablets
In a nuclear emergency, radioactive iodine can damage your thyroid. KIO₃ (Potassium Iodate) helps protect it by blocking absorption of radioactive iodine.

  • Each tablet contains 170 mg of potassium iodate

  • 60 tablets per bottle

  • Best by: 01/2031

Be ready. Stay protected.

Chief Architect Of US National Security Strategy Launches Company To Protect Critical Infrastructure

"WASHINGTONJune 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMPRE, a digital infrastructure company led by Brigadier General (ret) Robert Spalding and a team of national security and telecom pioneers, today emerged from stealth mode. SEMPRE (Secure EMP-Resistant Edge) provides military-grade 5G and high-performance edge computing infrastructure for telecom operators, first responders, government and enterprise customers."

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Hurricane Agnes 50 year Anniversary 1972 "Learn from the Past and Prepare for the Future"

"Hurricane Agnes was a tragedy of unmatched proportions for the East Coast of the US that caused $3.1 billion in damage and 128 deaths." 

Have you heard about Agnes? Most of us have never heard about this horrific storm that hit the northeast states in 1972. Tragically, many lost their lives and many more lost homes and properties. What can we learn about this event to help us prepare for future calamities?

Join in person events in Pennsylvania commemorating this tragic event. See link below!

Learn more about Agnes and 50th anniversary events here-

 

Donations Needed!

Help Us Keep America Prepared – Every Dollar Counts
It’s the small donations that keep our mission alive.

The American Civil Defense Association (TACDA) is a nonprofit that empowers everyday Americans with the knowledge and tools to protect their families in times of crisis—whether from natural disasters, civil unrest, or other emergencies.

With disasters on the rise, there’s never been a more important time to prepare. We believe preparedness brings peace of mind, strengthens communities, and saves lives.

Your donation—no matter the size—makes it possible to:
✅ Provide free memberships and educational resources to everyone
✅ Equip families with life-saving knowledge
✅ Keep civil defense awareness growing across the nation

TACDA is fully independent, volunteer-driven, and non-political. We rely on people like you to help spread this vital message.

Donate today. Help us build a stronger, safer America—one prepared citizen at a time.