Federal Civil Defense Authority


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

Predecessor agencies

Functions

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

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