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Together We Are Stronger!

Contact your elected officials! Tell them your emphatic desire to have an official Civil Defense Program for our citizens, no matter the cost. Did You Know? The U.S. Government Currently:

• 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

US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says

 
By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters
 

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Trump also said in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. would interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran, and begin destroying mines that he said the Iranians had dropped in the strait, a choke point for about 20% of global energy supplies that Iran has blocked.

“Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” he said.

“I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas,” Trump added.

“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” he added.

Each side had earlier blamed the other for the failure of talks to end six weeks of fighting that has killed thousands, roiled the global economy and sent oil prices soaring.

“The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America,” Vice President JD Vance, the head of the U.S. delegation at the weekend talks, said earlier.

“We’ve made very clear what our red lines are,” Vance added.

IRAN CITES LACK OF TRUST

Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who led his country’s delegation along with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, blamed the U.S. for not winning Tehran’s trust despite his team offering “forward-looking initiatives.”

“The U.S. has understood Iran’s logic and principles and it’s time for them to decide whether they can earn our trust or not,” Qalibaf said on X.

The talks, after a ceasefire earlier in the week, were the first direct U.S.-Iranian meeting in more than a decade and the highest-level discussions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Vance said Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including not to build nuclear weapons.

“I could go into great detail, and talk about much that has been gotten but, there is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS!” Trump said later.

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⚠️ Global Instability Reminder: Stay Ready, Stay Resilient

As tensions escalate again in the Middle East, with reports of renewed missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, we're reminded that the world remains unpredictable. Conflicts overseas can have ripple effects that reach far beyond their borders—impacting energy, security, economics, and everyday life.

Now is the time to make sure you're prepared:

✅ Check your food and water storage.
Ensure you have at least a two-week supply for every member of your household.

✅ Review your go bags.
Keep them updated with current medications, documents, batteries, and essentials.

✅ Get educated.
Understanding the basics of civil defense—communications, sheltering, first aid, and evacuation—can make all the difference in a crisis.

Preparedness isn't panic—it's peace of mind.
Our mission is to help you and your community be ready, informed, and resilient—no matter what comes.

Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

Notice of Subscription Rate Change

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.

YES We Have KIO3! Click HERE to Order-

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.

Raising Standards for Secure Data

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

"WASHINGTON, June 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-

 

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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.

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