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Federal Civil Defense Authority

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The Federal Civil Defense Authority was established in the United States Department of Defense (DOD), by DOD Directive 5105.43, May 5, 1972.[1]

Predecessor agencies

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Office of Civil Defense Drinking Water Container

Functions

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It coordinated and directed federal, state, and local civil defense program activities, including fallout shelters; chemical, biological, and radiological warfare defense; emergency communications and warning systems; post-attack assistance and damage assessment; preparedness planning; and government continuity.

Abolished

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By EO 12148, July 20, 1979, retroactive to July 15, 1979, pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, effective April 1, 1979.

Successor agencies

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Federal Civil Defense Administration | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved 2023-03-12.