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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1982)
ajor steps last month ?s back into the fold /^/^*• | • TZL^'Pfnce coordinates >fficials and partyItJ | • z^zmisaster resources ady for disasters )n seats nor | rresidential candid)* it for many politidS Kathy Robinette do not wanttObupl John DS; 0 dnv^g down the a horse that isntpti joad listening to the radio when or August. |familiar buzz breaks into the ogramming. But, this time, |e buzz isn’t a test — it’s an :tual civil defense hat happens now? | Surviving a nuclear attack de ads on knowing what to do in alcrisis situation. I The Brazos County Office of Civil Defense and Emergency Hanning—funded by the coun- warning. its are in addition ill its already in plaj s and party leadenf edge themselves lot? he game. f all this and other he to give thepplfi irect stake intnefon tic Party a much at j ty — plans, prepares, trains and ection of its preside (coordinates all county resources i assumed — but M |^ at cou ld be used in any type of r^-jli'cnr Jfljsasier. The state and federal e eh 0™7ul'-"-' US a lT an S ' nd in \ sources it needed. iic m the campafW Besides nuclear attack, the civil defense office plans for tor- ■ n-^gdoes, radiation accidents, / jS 1 Jjfll||ha/iiidous material accidents train derailments and 3ods. “We have a plan for each of Hese areas,” Brazos County jCivil Defense Director Jake nglose said. The Civil Defense Directors faff— made up of the civil de fense directors of Brazos Coun- jty, Brvan, College Station and Itexas A&M University — is re- Bonsible for setting up a com mittee to deal with a local dis aster. A nuclear emergency can joccur from an accidental launch a U.S enemy missile or an aggressor situation. The federal government then would tell the |vil defense office the target [area so the group could warn lotal citizens. Next, a plan called Crisis Re lation would be put into effect. This plan is based on the assumption it takes Russia three days or longer to prepare for a counterattack, Canglose said. At least three days are needed to prepare local citizens for an attack. The Crisis Relocation Plan deals with target areas — cities or areas with a population of 50,000 or more. The Bryan- College Station area has been a target area since 1978. Two options are available under the Crisis Relocation Plan. The option taken depends on the amount of advance warn ing time available. The first option is to move people out of bomb-strike areas and into rural areas, so they wouldn’t be affected by the blast itself. Bryan-College Station resi dents would be moved to Grimes, Robertson and Burle son counties, Canglose said. The public would receive a pamphlet that lists information on where to move, what to take with them and what roads to take, he said. Relocation information also would be in newspapers, in other media and in civic centers. After Bryan-College Station residents relocated in these areas, they would be put to work reinforcing shelters and doing other jobs. Since the residents would be relocated, trucks that make deliveries to area stores would deliver their goods to these areas, Canglose said. The second option — fallout shelters — comes into effect if there isn’t adequate time to get people out of the area. “Protec tion in the Nuclear Age,” a pam- Health education classes to simulate bomb disaster by Cheryl Maynard Battalion Reporter A bomb explosion will cause the collapse of a stairwell in Rud der Tower April 23 at 2:30 p.m. . Fortunately, it will be simulated — part of the 3rd annual Spring Mock Disaster. The disaster is a class project for members of Health Educa tion courses 217, 319 and 489b, which teach emergency medical techniques. “The students can get prac tical experience working in a real life disaster situation,” said Donna Douglass, one of three coordinators of the Mock Disas ter. The "Mock Disaster is pre sented to test and demonstrate the skills of the Emergency Medical Personnel in the Bryan- College Station area and will de monstrate what should occur in the event of an actual catas trophe. The Health Education classes will work in cooperation with the Texas A&M Emergency Care Team, the University Police De partment. and the Bryan and College Station Ambulance Ser vices. The area will be roped-off and made to look as realistic as possible. “The fake injuries will be mes sy,” Douglass said, “Karo syrup — dye blood, and chicken bones and meat will be attached to the vic tim’s bodies with mortician’s wax for fractures and wounds in pre paration for the disaster.” Two field leaders will assess the scene, setting up priorities to determine the victims who will be treated first and those who can wait. phlet prepared by the Depart ment of Defense, said even if re location plans were used fully, more than 25 million people probably would still be in U.S. cities during an attack, making these shelters essential. At last count, there were 82 fallout shelters in the Bryan- College Station area. Texas A&M has 22 shelters. According to the Department of Defense pamphlet, an attack warning signal would sound if an actual enemy attack against the United States had been de tected. The warning would be a three- to five-minute wavering sound on the sirens, or a series of short blasts on whistles, horns or radio weather bands. SAN ANTONIO AD... NEXT PAGE, PLEASE COUPON m it extremely as not very lively hey were quiet, held their screai mtil after each Battalion wins prizes Three Battalion staff members von five awards at the 52nd hnnual Southwestern Journal ism Congress on April 1, 2 and S.The Battalion placed sixth out of the 17 university newspapers competing. The competition at Texas (Woman's University in Denton was judged by staff members Tom the Sacramento Union and he Miami Herald. Greg Gammon, former Bat- ||alion photo editor, won first lace in the spot news photogra- hird place sir/«!j iiim JWf Starts April 6 For information, call Cindy 693-1309 after 5 p.m. The Best Pizza In Town! Honest. INTRODUCES OUR BUY ONE, GET ONE JUST LIKE IT AT V 2 PRICE PIZZA SPECIAL! 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The Battalion also won and would gladtof awards for its advertising — Lee he comes back.l| ^ Leschper Jr. won second m:... c...,i,a place in the competition for newspaper ad for a single adver tiser; Steve Cooksey won second . and third place in the judging ry Cathy, butt# f or ser i es G f a d s f or a single advertiser; Reggie Moehlman VI iss Saathoff jo® ! won second place in the co-op ad -category; and Texas A&M Uni- Iversity won third place in the co op ad competition. t was Miss Saatl snient of thect to fall off the st they stood as Beautiful.” Andrew Woi® letter was accof gnatures. inistrators or facull)* ^ents. as a laboratory ne»if : ting and photograph*, >f Communications concerning any ( > the editor. ■- Policy <1 not exceed 300 k« ing cut if theyarek lie right to edit lelte^ _e every effort to ntai r must also besigne _>er of the writer, iais are also welcome' ngth constraints ask rrespondence to: f Donald, Texas A&.'H 7843, or phone (713)® iaily during Texas Ak' ptfor holiday and f ' onsare$16.75pers« I $35 per full year.A^ est. on, 216 Reed Mcl sity, College Station, 1 is entitled exdusivel'l news dispatches ere r all other matter lie' ,, | at College Station, : jri DIETING? Even though we do not prescribe diets, we make it possible for many to enjoy a nutritious meal while they follow their doctor's orders. You will be delighted with the wide selection of low calorie, sugar free and fat free foods in the Souper Salad Area, Sbisa Dining Center Basement. OPEN Monday through Friday 10:45 AM-1:45 PM QUALITY FIRST OFF CAMPUS CORNER (At The Corner Across From The Post Office) rr Applications for 180 Student Positions on 32 University Committees available in #216C MSC April 5-16 deadline: April 16 at 5 p.m. Get involved in decision-making at Texas A&M. Committees include: Academic and Disciplinary Appeals, Student Organizations Board, Head Yell Leader Selection, and Who’s Who Selection. GET YOUR MONEY BACK When you move out, next month, make some fast money by collecting your Security Deposit. It doesn't take much time, and the results can be quite profitable. The first step you must take is to give your landlord at least a thirty day notice, in writing, informing him of your intention to move out at the end of your lease term. Many of you must submit this 30-day notice by April 15. Then before you actually leave, schedule an appointment with your manager to jointly inspect the apartment. Compare the condition of the unit with the move-in condition inventory that you completed at the beginning of your lease term. If you are unable to inspect the apartment with your mana ger, make sure an impartial witness notes the apartment's condition in case a discrepancy occurs in the manager's deduc tions. If you feel there is likely to be a discrepancy, you may also want to take photographs to prove the apartment's condi tion. Read your lease or Security Deposit Agreement to insure that you have fulfilled all requirements for the return of your security deposit. A review of these requirements are: 1. Give written notice of intent to vacate at least 30 days prior to the ending date of the lease. 2. Occupy the unit for the entire lease term. 3. Clean the apartment in accordance with the land lord's move-out cleaning instructions. 4. Pay all rent according to the terms of the lease. 5. Give the landlord your forwarding address in writ ing. Within 30 days after you vacate the apartment the landlord is required, by law, to either refund the security deposit or furnish you with a written itemized list of all the deductions. Don't forget about other deposits you may have such as utilities and telephone. Again, give written notice of intent to terminate the services and give a specific cut-off date. Remem ber to return your phone and notify the Post Office of your forwarding address. You may need to change your address for University purposes also. The Off Campus Center has address cards available for your convenience. If you have questions about any of these procedures or have difficulty in obtaining your deposit, contact the Off Campus Center or the Students' Legal Advisor. Plan Ahead TUDENT GOVERNMENT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Off Campus Calendar Off Campus Aggies: Spring Award Banquet April 7 Pelican's Wharf General Meeting April 14, 6:30 p.m. 601 Rudder Parents' Day Bar-B-Q April 17 Aggieland Mayfest Chili CookoffMay 1 Aggie Blood Drive April 6-8 Off Campus Blood Needed! Roommate Sessions: Apri i 6/ 3 ; oo p.m. 504 Rudder. April 7, 3:00 p.m. 504 Rudder April 14, 2:00 p.m. 302 Rudder April 15, 2:00 p.m. 302 Rudder. May 7, 3:00 p.m. May 10, 2:00 p.m. May 11, 2:00 p.m. Since next Fall will be here before you know it, you should finalize your living arrangements this Spring. The Off Campus Center now has Summer and Fall price lists for the major apartment complexes and a list of preleasing dates. Our Roommates Locator Service is also in full swing for the Sum mer and Fall terms. Each member of our staff is trained to help you find suitable off campus housing. We will help you avoid any unnecessary problems by providing Tenancy Contracts (a contract between you and your roommates), lease interpretations and general information about off campus living. By using our services, you will make the best use of your time. The Off Campus Center is located in Puryear Hall across from the YMCA Building. We're open 8-5, Monday - Friday. 845-1741. Loupot's Off Campus Corner is sponsored each month by Loupot's Bookstore at Northgate as a service to Texas A&M stu dents. Stories and artwork are provided by the staff of the Off Campus Center.