Emergency Preparedness

The current virus threat illustrates Oregon’s need to be prepared for emergencies. While politicians dither, American scientists and engineers get things done!

During the Cold War, our nation’s engineers, physi- cists, and chemists worked tirelessly to keep our nation free. Art Robinson was prominent among them.

Art organized 8,000 volunteers working to protect Americans from the nuclear and biological threats of war – preparations that also protect against terrorism, ac- cidents, natural disasters – and virus and bacteria threats. Allied with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, FEMA,

U.S. Senators and Representatives, and members of the Reagan Administration, Art’s efforts became the primary civil defense effort in our nation.

Art wrote the civil defense platform plank adopted into the National Republican Platform and authored legisla- tion sponsored by many Senators and Congressmen.

Art’s program built equipment used to educate mil- lions of Americans, published books and pamphlets dis- tributed by FEMA nationwide to emergency responders, and developed equipment with Oak Ridge engineers who worked with him in this effort.

Food, water, and medical supplies are essential. Equip- ment, such as that pictured here, contained water purifi- cation, food, medical equipment and supplies, and other key items in place before emergencies occur.

This is not “survivalism.” It is a rational response to real dangers. Just simple, inexpensive preparations can reduce deaths from a terrorist nuclear attack in an Ameri- can city by two-thirds. This should be done.

Prepare Ahead of Emergencies

FEMA stands for “Federal Emergency Management Agency.” FEMA “manages” emergencies – it does not physically prepare for them. When an emergency arises, FEMA asks Congress for money to buy needed items such as respirators. This process takes time, especially when manufacturing is needed.

Art emphasizes preparation ahead of time. Lives are lost when time is wasted. Preparation will save the lives of Oregonians when emergencies occur.

Art delivering educational equipment to the U.S. Nation- al Emergency Training Center at Emmitsburg, Maryland

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