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February 8, 1962
Greenbelt News Review
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
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Prince Georges County Civil Defense Director R. Hal Silvers announces the start of a federal shelter survey on Monday to identify buildings suitable for radiation protection, involving U.S. Department of Defense engineers.
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County Starts Shelter Survey
The Federal Shelter Survey for Prince Georges County will begin Monday, Mr. R. Hal Silvers, County Civil Defense Director reported today.
The survey will be made by engineers retained by the U. S. Government, Department of Defense. Because the engineers will require access to the interiors of most buildings in order to obtain the necessary information, those working on the project in each area will carry letters identifying them as representatives of the survey and proof of employment by the engineering firm.
Mr. Silvers explained that the initial objective will consist of locating structure which meet standards for radiation protection set by the Department of Defense. The first several weeks of the survey will be devoted to selecting potential buildings from data collected from county and other local agencies, building records, planning and zoning maps and from exterior building inspections.
After buildings with potential shelter areas are selected, the engineers will enter the buildings for a brief physical inspection in order to record the information necessary to determine the radiation protection afforded.
The Federal Shelter Survey for Prince Georges County will begin Monday, Mr. R. Hal Silvers, County Civil Defense Director reported today.
The survey will be made by engineers retained by the U. S. Government, Department of Defense. Because the engineers will require access to the interiors of most buildings in order to obtain the necessary information, those working on the project in each area will carry letters identifying them as representatives of the survey and proof of employment by the engineering firm.
Mr. Silvers explained that the initial objective will consist of locating structure which meet standards for radiation protection set by the Department of Defense. The first several weeks of the survey will be devoted to selecting potential buildings from data collected from county and other local agencies, building records, planning and zoning maps and from exterior building inspections.
After buildings with potential shelter areas are selected, the engineers will enter the buildings for a brief physical inspection in order to record the information necessary to determine the radiation protection afforded.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Shelter Survey
Prince Georges County
Civil Defense
Radiation Protection
Department Of Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. R. Hal Silvers
Where did it happen?
Prince Georges County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Prince Georges County
Event Date
Monday
Key Persons
Mr. R. Hal Silvers
Event Details
The Federal Shelter Survey for Prince Georges County will begin Monday, conducted by engineers retained by the U. S. Government, Department of Defense. The survey aims to locate structures meeting radiation protection standards through initial data collection from local agencies and exterior inspections, followed by brief interior physical inspections.