Posts Tagged ‘sheltering’
Strategies for Coping with Isolation and Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic
People respond to a world crisis in different ways. Some, including first responders, doctors, sanitation workers, and those in food preparation, must continue going to work to maintain essential functions in our communities. Others who are under stay-at-home orders have responded with stress, anxiety, and despair; they likely feel lonely and isolated. However, some people see a silver lining, have faith in humanity, and believe that, together, we can do our part to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreHistory of the 1960s Fallout Shelter Program
In response to an inquiry by Michael McFall, reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune By Paul Seyfried The National Facility Survey, done in the 1960s, reveals a valuable history of fallout shelters. President Kennedy was a strong advocate of a national shelter program, much like Switzerland’s shelter program is today. His shelter program was modeled…
Read MoreFallout Shelters
TACDA received the following email from a concerned citizen: Hello, Due to heightened world tensions I recently contacted Emergency Services here in Lane County Oregon to see if we had any public fallout shelters near my town of Florence. I was surprised to discover the public shelter program no longer exists. They didn’t even know…
Read MoreLocation, Location, Location!
By Paul Seyfried and Sharon Packer (www.utahsheltersystems.com) Tips to know when starting your fallout shelter … Choose your underground (UG) site carefully.?? The first attribute for a good shelter location is an area with a low water table- that is, an area where you can dig a trench 18 to 20 feet deep without hitting…
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