AGENCY: Council of Defense

SERIES: 83916
TITLE: Utah civil defense plans
DATES: 1951-1980.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by county.

DESCRIPTION: The civil defense plans are Utah's official outline of emergency resources, facilities, and planned programs for emergency situations. Included are plans for communication and direction in the event of enemy attack or natural disaster. These plans address internal security and safety, and health and welfare services, designed to minimize the effects of a disaster and ensure social and political stability in the aftermath.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678

AUTHORIZED: 11/28/2000

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

Microfiche master: For records beginning in 1958 through 1980. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfiche duplicate: For records beginning in 1958 through 1980. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the primary informational value of the plans to researchers interested in post-World War II civil defense strategies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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