U.S. Drawing Up Post-Apocalypse Governing Plans*

Posted on : 2007-06-03

WASHINGTON, June 3 (UPI) The United States is updating its
post-apocalypse plan for maintaining a semblance of order after a
devastating terrorist attack or natural disaster.

The Boston Globe said Saturday the plan is meant to update similar
contingency plans drawn up during the Clinton administration and will
reflect the post-Sept. 11 emphasis on terrorism.

The plan largely revolves around a surprise attack -- most likely
nuclear -- that kills a large portion of the national leadership and
requires surviving officials to set up shop in a new location within 12
hours.

Among the basic goals of the National Continuity Plan would be to
provide a clear continuity of government, as well the pursuit of the
culprits.

The Bush administration decided to update the plan because the current
one is based more on a nuclear missile attack that would give people a
chance to take shelter or get out of Washington.

The Globe noted the planning is being handled for the first time
directly by the White House, which has disturbed some constitutional
experts.

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