1968 Yakima County Community Shelter Plan Fallout Shelter Map Booklet

Original Cold War era “Community Shelter Plan” booklet issued for Yakima County, Washington, dated June 7, 1968. Published by the Yakima County Civil Defense and Yakima County Planning Department, this booklet features the iconic fallout shelter symbol on the cover and includes a large foldout map identifying designated public fallout shelters throughout Yakima County. Contents explain shelter locations, emergency procedures, recommended supplies, items to leave behind, family preparedness guidance, and instructions for constructing improvised home shelters in the event of a nuclear attack or radioactive fallout emergency. A fascinating snapshot of late 1960s civil defense planning during the height of the Cold War, this regional publication offers a unique look at how local governments prepared communities for potential nuclear conflict. Overall condition is good, with typical age-related wear from storage and handling. An excellent piece of Yakima history and Cold War memorabilia.