It's just way too costly. A fallout shelter meant for a family can cost thousands of dollars. A quick Google search suggests that it'll cost almost $10,000 to build a fallout shelter for a family. Bomb Shelter Frequently Asked Questions. And remember, this is just one family of four. We're talking about MILLIONS of families. read more
For many major cities, the fallout shelters are not near them, but under them already. They go by the cunning name of subway, underground, metro or similar. They’re underground, in the city, and have entrances designed to handle lots of people. They’re not perfect, but they’re much better than nothing. read more
Nuclear Weapon Target Map for Tennessee (FEMA-196/September 1990) UPDATE to Target Information!!! Information for Tennessee. This link will take you back to the Index of all the States. It is recommended that you go through the following 10 steps in studying about the nuclear threat to Tennessee. 1. read more
It is not known how many private fallout shelters were built. America's preoccupation with fallout shelters started to fade in the late 1960s, and, by the 1970s, the government was spending less and less on the program. The Civil Defense program was dissolved about 10 years ago. read more