Journal of Civil Defense 2005, V38, I-5, Emergency Food & Water Supplies

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Journal of Civil Defense 2005, Volume 38, Issue 5, “Emergency Food & Water Supplies”

Explore the 2005 issue of the Journal of Civil Defense (Vol. 38, No. 5) titled “Emergency Food & Water Supplies.”

This edition offers expert-level guidance for survival-minded readers, covering long-term food storage, water purification and shelter systems, ration planning, contamination risks, threat-based supply strategies, and how to build a resilient foundation in the face of disasters. Ideal for civil-defense instructors, first-responder training, survival libraries, and preparedness-minded households.

In This Issue:

Spotlight: Dr. Gary L. Sandquist

Profile Feature – TACDA Board Member
A biographical spotlight on Dr. Gary Sandquist, Distinguished Visiting Professor at the U.S. Military Academy and former Director of the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Utah, highlighting his nuclear engineering, health physics, and civil defense credentials.

President’s Message

By Sharon Packer, TACDA President
Updates on TACDA’s mission, new programs (Academy, Chapters), and a heartfelt call to make emergency food and water storage a personal priority, even on a tight budget.

Editor’s Message – “Dear Reader”

By Alex Coleman, Editor
A discussion of why food and water are foundational to all other preparedness efforts, framed around the S.T.O.P. formula (Study, Think, Observe, Prepare) and the theme of maximizing survivors.

Food & Water

By Sharon Packer, TACDA President
Practical guidance on food and water safety after a nuclear event, including:

• Fallout basics: alpha, beta, and gamma radiation effects on food

• What crops and garden produce can be safely eaten (and how to decontaminate them)

• Animal products, meat, fish, and dairy after fallout

• Thyroid Blocking Agents (TBA) and radioactive iodine

• Long-term food storage, seed selection, and the importance of a one-year supply

Food Storage Ration Guidelines

Based on recommendations by Dr. Art Robinson, TACDA Board of Directors
A concise centerfold-style reference listing one-year rations per adult (wheat, corn, soybeans, salt, vitamin C, etc.), caloric and protein targets, and estimated annual cost per person.

Alcohol Stove – DIY Emergency Cooking

Author not specified (TACDA Staff Instruction Sheet)
Step-by-step instructions for building and safely using a simple alcohol stove from common materials (paint can, toilet paper, #10 can) for emergency cooking during power outages or disaster conditions.

A Winter to Remember

Author not listed (Preparedness Parable for Families/Children)
A story about Prudence the squirrel, using a winter preparedness parable to teach children the value of planning ahead, storing food, and helping others — followed by discussion questions for family or classroom use.

Emergency Sanitation

By Sharon Packer (Response to TACDA Member “Todd”)
Practical instructions for maintaining health when normal sanitation systems fail, including:

• Garbage vs. trash handling

• Safe burial and storage practices

• Building and managing chemical toilets

• Simple disinfection procedures to avoid disease outbreaks

Practical Personal Preparedness – Food, Water & Pantry Know-How

By Barbara Salsbury
A multi-part column on making stored food truly usable and sustainable:

• Turning basic staples (grains, legumes, etc.) into meals people will actually eat

• Using seasonings, sauces, and “add-ons” to expand menu variety

• Storage life and use of dry milk

• How to get water out of large barrels (siphons, containers, handling)

• Ongoing “Preparedness Pantry Maintenance” and rotation strategies

Ham Radio Operators to the Rescue After Katrina

By Gary Krakow (reprinted news feature, with TACDA editorial note)
A real-world look at how amateur (HAM) radio operators provided critical communication support after Hurricane Katrina, including rescues of stranded victims and coordination with the Red Cross, Coast Guard, and SATERN. Includes an editor’s note introducing TACDA’s planned Civil Defense Amateur Radio Initiative and encouraging readers to become licensed.