David Pyne and I discuss his appointment as President of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security, what his recommendations…
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Civil Defense Criteria to Consider when Moving from Cities to Rural Areas
Ever since I discovered the wonder of Civil Defense at 27 in doing contract work reviewing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) and inspecting county Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) all over the United States and teaching emergency managers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, I have been fascinated by how critical it is to this nation’s survival.
The Passing of Dr. Peter Vincent Pry, Executive Director of the Task Force on National & Homeland Security
By David T. Pyne Dr. Peter Pry’s interview with the Westminster Institute calling for U.S. leaders to make peace, not war with Russia, one of his top strategic priorities before he passed (Author’s Note: What follows is a tribute which I wrote on behalf of the Task Force on National & Homeland Security to our Executive Director who passed […]
Russia-Ukraine Crisis May Have Far Reaching Impact
By Ellie Goldner To understand the current Russian-Ukrainian crisis, you should bear in mind Winston Churchill’s attempt to define Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in mystery, inside an enigma.” To the vast majority of Americans, those words still ring true today, as very few of our countrymen know much about Russian culture or history other […]
Corona Virus UPDATE
Drew and I talk again about influenzas, but this time more specifically the growing threat of the Wuhan Corona Virus that now has entered the United States.
A Small Milestone for Civil Defense Radio
The Civil Defense Radio podcast turns 25! We invite Todd DeVoe of EM Weekly back to the show. Todd was been instrumental in the launch of this show and we wanted to celebrate it with him.
Civil Defense Food Storage 101
On this weeks episode of Civil Defense Radio we talk again with Jonathan and Kylene of The Provident Prepper about Food Storage for an Emergency Situation.
Matthew West on his Thesis
Matthew received his B.A. in American Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2002 and received his M.A. in Homeland Security (with honors) from American Military University in 2013.
The Provident Prepper
This week, Preston speaks with Jonathan and Kylene Jones the authors of “The Provident Prepper” and their involvement with the American Civil Defense Association (TACDA).
Join the ranks of the provident preppers who have the foresight to carefully provide for the future while enjoying the present. This journey will allow you to develop the self-assurance and skills which will enable you to handle whatever challenges may come your way with confidence. You can be ready.
American Civil Defense 1945 – 1984
The Evolution of programs and policies for civil defense was written by B. Wayne Blanchard, Ph.D., Planning Specialist for Civil Defense Programs Federal Emergency Management Agency 1985. This is the link to that document. It is a short PDF and well worth the time to read and understand how the various presidential administrations either supported […]