Free Download of 1962 Civil Defense Plan & Shelter Management Handbook

I now have available on my website a complete scan of the 1962 Civil Defense Operational and Survival Plan of the City of St. Paul, Minnesota.  This 104 page document goes into great detail as to how the city planned to survive the aftermath of a nuclear attack.  Of particular interest is the complete handbook for managers of public shelters.  The handbook would give the fallout shelter guidance on all aspects of operating the shelter.  There is some information in this document of practical guidance.  For example, the section on radiological defense contains some useful information.  However, the document’s main interest is as a fascinating historical look at civil defense plans fifty years ago.