The most trusted nuclear survival manual ever published — now updated for the modern era. Originally written by Cresson H. Kearny based on declassified research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, this 2022 edition (updated by Steven Harris, Kearny's longtime mentee) brings the Cold War's most comprehensive civil defense knowledge into the age of modern threats.
What's Inside:
Step-by-step instructions to build expedient fallout shelters
DIY plans for the famous Kearny Fallout Meter (KFM) — a working radiation meter you can build from household materials
Realistic guidance on radiation, fallout patterns, and survival timelines
Clean water sourcing, food storage, and sanitation in fallout conditions
Disposal of human waste & prevention of disease in shelter scenarios
Insect & rodent control during long-term shelter occupation
Skin disease prevention, respiratory protection, and basic medical care
Ventilation systems for shelters (Kearny Air Pump plans included)
NEW for 2022: Modern tools, technology, and updated guidance on current geopolitical realities (Ukraine, Russia, China)
Why This Book Matters: This isn't doomer fiction or recycled internet advice. It's a real civil defense manual — the same one referenced by FEMA-trained professionals, prepper communities, and emergency managers worldwide. Every technique was scientifically tested at Oak Ridge National Lab during the Cold War. If something nuclear happens, this book teaches you what actually works — and what doesn't.
Author Pedigree:
Cresson H. Kearny — Civil defense researcher, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (1964–1976+)
Steven Harris — 8-year direct mentee of Kearny, lead editor of the 2022 update
Forewords historically by Dr. Edward Teller ("Father of the H-Bomb") and Eugene P. Wigner (Nobel Prize physicist)
Topics Covered: ✅ Fallout shelter design & construction ✅ DIY radiation detection (KFM) ✅ Water purification under fallout conditions ✅ Long-term food storage & rationing ✅ Sanitation & waste management ✅ Medical considerations ✅ Psychological preparedness ✅ Communication & information gathering
Format:
Edition: Updated & Expanded 2022 Edition
Type: Paperback book
Authors: Cresson H. Kearny & Steven Harris
Includes: Detailed diagrams, technical drawings, and DIY instructions
Perfect For: Preppers • Survivalists • Civil defense students • Emergency managers • Homesteaders • Anyone serious about nuclear preparedness • Gift for the prepared family