Journal of Civil Defense 2025, Vol. 60, I-2, Sanitation

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Journal of Civil Defense 2025, Vol. 60, I-2: Sanitation the Cornerstone of Survival

When disaster strikes, the top priorities for most of us are food, water, and shelter, which are essential for survival. But there is an element of survival that, unfortunately, is often overlooked and can become the most dangerous threat: sanitation. Without careful planning, sanitation failures can trigger severe illness and disease, which can become more devastating than the
initial event itself.

That is why this issue of the Journal of Civil Defense focuses on the critical role of sanitation in emergency preparedness and response. In this journal, our contributors highlight sanitation methods, as well as water collection and purification techniques, and floodwater safety recommendations. With thoughtful preparation, you can keep your family and community safer and healthier in a crisis. Sanitation should not be an afterthought; it is a cornerstone of survival.

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In This Issue:

The Silent Threat in Grid Failure: Sanitation and Disease
By Paul Seyfried

Emergency Preparedness and the Role of Compost Toilets
By Joseph Jenkins

Sanitation Strategies for Survival in Nuclear Shelters
By Sharon Packer, MS Nuclear Engineering

Beware of Flood Waters
By Bruce Curley

Safe Water in any Situation
By James C. Jones

Make Water Safe During an Emergency
By US Dept. of Health and Human Services

Bucket Toilets
By Jay Whimpey, PE, Chemical Engineering

No Power, No Pump, No Problem
By Colonel Jim Smith NRP, FABCHS, CPC, CLEE

From Waste to Harvest
By Richard Higgins, Director, Good Gardeners International

Emergency Dental Prep
By James C. Jones

How to Make Soap
By James C. Jones

Q&A: Pool Filtration for Drinking Water
By Paul Seyfried