1、Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 CIVIL DEFENSE AND THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WAR IP0174C W e have received an increasing number of requests for information on the United States c i v i l defense program and on the e f f e c t s of nuclear war. This Info Pack
2、 contains material on nuclear weapons and on the anticipated physical, economic, and social consequences of nuclear attacks on the United States, basic information on the c i v i l defense program, and material discussing some of the arguments, pro and con, surrounding the c i v i l defense issue. Those wishing more specific information on the c i v i l defense program should write to: Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Public Affairs 1725 I S t r e e t , N.W. Washington, D. C. 20472 W e hope t h i s information i s helpful. Congressional Reference Division