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Journal of Civil Defense 2005, Volume 38, Issue 4, “Expedient Sheltering”

This July/August 2005 issue of the TACDA Journal of Civil Defense (Vol. 38, No. 4) focuses on expedient sheltering and emergency preparedness.

Inside you’ll find practical guidance on in-place shelters, nuclear/chemical/biological threats, ham radio “expedient communications,” family crisis planning, and Care-In-A-Crisis strategies to help you maximize survivors when disaster strikes without warning.

The TACDA Journal of Civil Defense 2005 issue, Vol. 38 No. 4, Expedient Sheltering, is a deep dive into practical, real-world preparedness. Articles by Sharon Packer, Alex Coleman, Barbara Salsbury and others cover expedient sheltering from nuclear, chemical, and biological events; STOP (Study, Think, Observe, Prepare) decision-making; family Care-In-A-Crisis planning; and amateur (HAM) radio “expedient communications” when power and phones fail.

You’ll also find threat analysis resources, risk assessments, and step-by-step guidance on evacuation vs. shelter-in-place, self-quarantine for biological threats, and organizing neighborhoods to protect children and loved ones. Ideal for serious preppers, emergency managers, CERT trainers, and anyone building a civil defense and survival reference library.

Inside This Issue:

President’s Message: By Sharon Packer, TACDA President
Board updates, new mission direction, leadership changes, and an introduction to this issue’s preparedness theme: S.T.O.P. — Study, Think, Observe, Prepare.

Editor’s Message: By Alex Coleman, Editor
Insights on TACDA’s reorganization, goals for maximizing survivors, and a deeper explanation of the S.T.O.P. preparedness formula.

Expedient Sheltering: By Sharon Packer, TACDA President
A comprehensive guide to in-place and emergency sheltering, including:

Expedient sheltering during nuclear events
Radiation decay timelines & shielding basics
Chemical and biological sheltering considerations
Home quarantine strategies for biological outbreaks

Expedient Communications (Radio Active Column): By Alex Coleman (KI4HPT)
Understanding how to maintain communication during grid-down events, EMP threats, or disasters. Includes: licensing, HF radio, antenna selection, Faraday protection, and practical communication planning.

Practical Personal Preparedness: Care In a Crisis: By Barbara Salsbury
A vital guide for families on preparing for separation during emergencies. Covers:

Child safety
Neighborhood support networks
Emergency contact systems
Planning and practicing crisis responses in advance

Evacuation May Not Be Best During a Chemical Incident: News Article Summary
Source: New Scientist / British Medical Journal (Study by Sanjay Kinra et al.)
A research-based look at why sheltering in place may reduce exposure and health impacts more effectively than evacuation during chemical air-pollution events.

Chertoff Warns of Nuclear Terror: Newsstand Report
Source: WorldNetDaily
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff highlights nuclear, biological, and chemical terror as top national threats and discusses evolving detection technologies.