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What Civil Defense Got Right for Modern Disasters

Cold War era preparedness was not just about bunkers. It was about shelter placement, shielding, routines, redundancy, and realistic family planning. Here is how to adapt those lessons for grid failures, fallout risk, storms, and civil unrest without falling for myths.

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