Federal Civil Defense Authority

The FCDA logo

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

Predecessor agencies

Office of Civil Defense Drinking Water Container

Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA), Office for Emergency Management (OEM), Executive Office of the President (EOP, 1950–1951)
FCDA (1951–1958)
Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization (ODCM), EOP (1958)
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM), EOP (1958–1961)
Office of Civil Defense (OCD), DOD (1961–1964)
OCD, United States Department of the Army, DOD (1964–1972)

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

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

References

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