The American Civil Defense Association (TACDA) is a member-supported, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, civil defense-focused organization founded in 1962. Its primary focus is to educate its membership on emergencies, both man-made and natural disasters through various resources.[4][5] The organization operates the free TACDA Academy and prints a periodical called Journal of Civil Defense.[6] TACDA also sells emergency supplies, such as dosimeters, water purification equipment, emergency rations, CERT equipment, and Mettag Triage Tags.[7][8][9]
| Founded | 1962 [1] |
|---|---|
| Focus | Civil defense, Emergency preparedness |
| Location |
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Area served | United States |
| Product | METTAG Medical Emergency Triage Tags, 72 Hour Kits, Books, CERT Supplies, Food Storage Containers, Water Purification, Water Storage |
Key people | Jay Whimpey, P.E., President [2] Roseanne Hassett, Executive Director |
| Revenue | $137,951 (2018)[3] |
| Website | tacda |
In a letter dated October 19, 1988, then sitting president Ronald Reagan praised the work of TACDA.[10]
References
edit- ^ Professor Patrick S. Roberts (2013). Disasters and the American State: How Politicians, Bureaucrats, and the Public Prepare for the Unexpected. Cambridge University Press. p. 93. ISBN 978-1107025868.
- ^ "TACDA Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ "AMERICAN CIVIL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION". GuideStar. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "About The American Civil Defense Association". Archived from the original on 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ John Brighton (2002). Natural Forms of Defense Against Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Threats. Trafford. p. 26. ISBN 1553695933.
- ^ "Journal of Civil Defense". Archived from the original on 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ Dee Garrison (2006). Bracing for Armageddon: Why Civil Defense Never Worked. Cambridge University Press. p. 230. ISBN 0195183193.
- ^ Swedin, Eric G. (2011-05-29). Survive the Bomb: The Radioactive Citizen's Guide to Nuclear Survival. Zenith Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-0760340318.
- ^ "TACDA Store". Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ "Journal of Civil Defense 1988 Volume 21 Issue 6". Retrieved 2019-12-13.