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This is the nuclear target map for Missouri, but remember, fallout can go anywhere or everywhere (and probably will). After you have looked at this map look at the Information for Missouri that follows it.
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DENSE PACK - Look at all those target sites. So close Together! It serves a purpose. It is missiles protecting missles, and this is how it is done. These are "hardened" sites. Meaning it takes a direct ground explosion to dig them out. An air burst will not do it. When you have a ground explosion it throws many tons of dust and sand up into the air. High into the air. This is what will later become fallout carried by the winds hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles away. But right over that site that has just been hit the sand and grit in the air is very thick for quite a while. Another high speed missile (ICBM) trying to come through it will have its skin torn off just like by sand blasting and it will be destroyed. So the other missile sites nearby are safe. On the other hand, because missiles take off much slower than the speeds they eventually reach, the missiles in the undamaged silos can still be launched and will pass through the dust cloud without be harmed. Neat, eh? See there is a purpose in putting so many in one place. Now the only way that you can dig them out is with what is called a slow walk. Hit a target. Move on further and hit another target where the dust from the first won't hurt you. Come back thirty or forty-five minutes later and hit a second target near where you hit the first, after the cloud has had time to blow away. A slow process. Some silos will already have launched and you will waste the shot. Others can still wait to launch later because you can only get one at a time. This could go on for days. Neat. The military missiles protecting missiles. But they don't protect you, because if you are downwind you will get the fallout. Fatal if you are not in a shelter. They call it Defense but it is only Destruction. Nothing here defends or protects you, if they are used.
Nuclear Weapon Target Map for Missouri (FEMA-196/September 1990)
UPDATE to Target Information!!!
Information for Missouri
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It is recommended that you go through the following 10 steps in studying about the nuclear threat to Missouri.
1. Look at the State Map above to see the target nuclear areas in Missouri.
2. Look at the general expected fallout map to see where Missouri
(according to the
prevailing wind pattern)
gets fallout from other states.
3. If the state that you live in is anywhere EAST of any of the following 6 states in the prevailing wind pattern then look at the states in RED on the INDEX of STATES for
4. Bookmark the present URL or make a copy of this present address so that you can come back to it after going to
This mapper is on someone else's web site so that you will need to save this address in order to return here if your back button doesn't work. However, you want to be sure to go the mapper site and calculate the damage to probable targets (cities) around you.
5. Memorize the THREE top rules for survival. They are:
7. My Survival Web Page contains links to lots of other information such as free books to download about nuclear survival, links to plans for building shelters, and even free consultation about building a shelter.
8. If you are SUPER concerned about nuclear survival you might consider joining the
9. If you like, you can look at our Honor List for groups that we know of that have an existing rural location. Most of these, however, have no direct interest or preparation in regards to nuclear survival. At the bottom of this page is a Directory of our contacts in Missouri. Many of the local entries for states were listed because of their Y2K concerns and may not have any nuclear concerns.
10. And finally, if you wish to be on the mailing list for my irregular newsletter in which I analyze current events in regards to the nuclear threat, you can sign-up here:
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Link to the Directory for Missouri
Continental US Fallout Pattern for Prevailing Winds (FEMA-196/September 1990)
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The Directory for Missouri
Missouri (Branson) State TEAM Leader
Missouri (Barton, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Vernon)
Missouri (Central) Ranch
Missouri (Columbia)
Missouri (Independence) Amount of Acreage not known
Missouri (Kansas City and Surrounding Counties TEAM Leader) Existing Farm
Missouri (Knob Noster)
Missouri (Mansfield) 480 Acres
Missouri (New Haven)
Missouri (Ozarks) 21 Acres
Missouri (Springfield - Greene County)
Missouri (Rutledge) 280 acres
Missouri (Rutledge) 135 acres
Missouri (Southern) no land yet
Missouri (Tecumseh) 1045 acres
Missouri (Webb City) Existing Farm
MISSOURI (Other)
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Missouri State TEAM Leader
TEAM stands for
The TEAM Leaders function is to tell you of other individuals in your
geographic area, who are preparing and who would like to form a
preparedness group or start a survival community.
Your contact for the Missouri TEAM Leader is:
Andre Coltrin
Branson Mo
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Barton, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Vernon
Marvalene Pankey
417-876-4626
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Since the organizer is currently in Columbia, MO
there may be a tendency for much of the local information
to be centered around Boone County.
f. williams
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A CHURCH based community.
Churches have a unique opportunity to prepare for Y2K.
They are ALREADY communities of people of KNOWN qualities.
A church can do things like organize around a rural member,
who already has a farm and who knows agriculture.
Salt & Light in 2000
New Haven, MO
Chris Baker
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A CHURCH based community.
Churches have a unique opportunity to prepare for Y2K.
They are ALREADY communities of people of KNOWN qualities.
A church can do things like organize around a rural member,
who already has a farm and who knows agriculture.
Salt & Light in 2000
New Haven, MO
Chris Baker
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My name is Ron Toler and several people in my area along with myself have begun to form a group for our Springfield area. I can be listed as the contact individual for this group.
At present, the purpose of the group is to provide a common source of information about the problem for community awareness on the individual (home) and neighborhood scale, business has been thoroughly covered by other sites and groups. Sharing of information on access to supplies for storage and other essential needs. And hopefully a program to assist others in getting their own homes ready and supplied.
As is the case in many areas, our area is still heavily unaware of what this situation entails. I take part in a weekly get together for lunch by computer professionals in my area. Of the group of 35+, only four of us seem to have any concern, and one of the who cares types is actually running for Congress! Rather disappointing to be sure.
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Ron Toler
727 W. Pershing
Springfield Missouri, 65806
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Dancing Rabbit is an ecovillage in progress on 280 acres of beautiful northeastern Missouri rolling hills. Dancing Rabbit plans to be a locally self-reliant small town of 500-1000 residents demonstrating the long-term societal and technological changes that will ensure the integrity of the ecosphere, and the well-being of humans, far into the future. Within DR we plan to have a society of communities, including structures such as egalitarian communities, cohousing, and individual households.
Dancing Rabbit is still in an exciting pioneering stage. Construction on our newly acquired land begins in spring 1998, and will continue for some time! Our busy days are a mixture of rural life (gardening, gathering wood for the stove, and swimming in the pond), the labor that supports us (making farm food products, telecommuting, carpentry, and office work) and activism (working to help Dancing Rabbit grow). Currently most Rabbits live in an egalitarian community called Skyhouse.
We're excited to have new members join Dancing Rabbit, and we have openings on our land trust for individuals, families, or communities who want to live sustainably. Here, you can have the benefits of small town life and community living, while joining with other progressive individuals who will support you in living an ecological life. But being a part of Dancing Rabbit doesn't have to mean living here. You can receive our newsletter, make a donation, come for a visit or two, be a summer intern, or just help spread the word about our ecovillage.
We are also happy to have visitors come through who want to learn about ecovillages or community or just see what we are up to. Our goal is to show the world our sustainable lifestyle and what better way than by spending some time with us. We are also happy to have folks come through and lend a hand to our project as visitors or interns.
Visiting
If you're excited by what you read here, you'll obviously want to visit us. Don't worry: we'll tell you everything you need to know to prepare us both for your arrival.
Support us
We need all the help we can get, whether it's financial, sharing information and skills, or just words of encouragement. We're applying for 501(c)(3) status, so if you do donate, it will be tax deductible.
Internships
In 1998, we'll host several summer interns. Interns will live at DR for a few months and help us out while learning new skills in such areas as gardening, construction, and biodiesel. In addition, they'll get a crash course in all the skills of community living!
Mailing Lists
If you just want to keep up on what's happening at DR, you can join either our e-mail or paper mailing lists. Both receive our quarterly newsletter, The March Hare.
Membership Agreement
Anyone joining DR must read and sign the membership agreement. It briefly outlines the basic responsibilities of a DR member.
Skyhouse
Skyhouse is a seven member community located three miles from Sandhill Farm in northeastern Missouri. The focus of our group is to build an ecovillage (known as Dancing Rabbit) as an example of truly sustainable living. Skyhouse is the first subcommunity in the DR model, with other communities expressing interest in joining.
We have just purchased 280 acres of beautiful rolling hills. For now we still live in rented housing across the road from our land but plan to build housing on our land in the spring. We make decisions by consensus and have frequent interpersonal and business meetings. We are entirely income sharing and currently earn our income by computer consulting (telecommuting), working for the Fellowship for Intentional Community, and helping out with Sandhill's tempeh and other businesses.
We at Skyhouse work towards a sustainable lifestyle by gardening organically, favoring alternatively powered transportation over gas engines, conserving energy, and promoting awareness of environmental issues such as alternative energy and appropriate technology. We are working towards creating the town of Dancing Rabbit to be economically and socially self-sufficient.
Our members have varied and diverse interests such as sustainable technology, political activism, farming and gardening, midwifery, carpentry, horse-drawn transportation, sign language, and creating a healthy environment for our first child member (born in December 1996).
Skyhouse welcomes visitors interested in our subcommunity as well as people looking to learn about or participate in Dancing Rabbit. You can keep in touch with us through DR's bi-monthly newsletter or our Internet discussion list. Please write or email to arrange a visit.
Skyhouse / Dancing Rabbit
Route 1 Box 156-FB7
Rutledge, MO 63563
phone: (816) 883-5511
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Dancing Rabbit
1 Dancing Rabbit Lane
Rutledge, MO 63563
Phone: 660-883-5511
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Established in 1973, we are a diverse group of more than 70 adults and children living on 160 acres in Missouri's beautiful Ozark Hills. Our products include all-natural nutbutters and rope hammocks. East Wind is eager to grow, both to provide for the varied interests of our members and to serve as an example of a free society.
Today, as in the past, many people are interested in creating an alternative society based on a vision of peace and social justice. Once thought to be a relic of the sixties, the communal living movement is enjoying renewed interest. There are now hundreds of "intentional communities" spread through-out North America.
East Wind is one such community, owned, operated and governed by its members. All income and expenses are shared in common. We are located on 1045 acres of land in the beautiful Ozark mountains of southern Missouri.
East Wind Community
HC-3 Box 3370-WEB
Tecumseh MO 65760
(417) 679-4682
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Currently a core group of 3 adults, formed in the summer of 1994 to encourage maxi-mum ecological savings through sharing of resources, and to support each other emotionally and socially as much as possible. We recently bought a common property and have started sharing some living costs cooperatively. We are open to new members and especially hope to find those who are non-smokers, drug-free, and who want open relationships rather than monogamy. All races, singles, couples, pagans, freethinkers, atheists, and ecumenically oriented people are welcome. Glendower is Celtic for "Valley of Water."
Glendower
P.O. Box 520291
Independence, MO 64052
(816)252-6023
No email address known
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Grail Farm is a community of friends who are working to bring wholeness and harmony with nature into our lives and the world.
We are just forming, (no land yet!) but we are full of plans for the future. We are synthesizing the restorative power of the Arthurian Mythos with the ancient wisdom of the Chinese to create a new archetype for society. Led by the wisdom of the I Ching and the healing power of the Grail, the knights of this Round Table hope to bring order into their community and the cosmos.
At present, we are still looking for land, primarily in southern Missouri. Tom Berthold is scouting now in that area. We have no accomodations of any kind right now.
The time frame for purchasing and starting construction on the land could vary anywhere from almost immediately to a couple years.
If you think that living at Grail Farm would be something you might like, email Robert Dodd or Tom Berthold. We can then copy you in on discussions and conversations concerning Grail Farm, which can help you decide if Grail Farm is right for you.
Grail Farm is not an egalitarian community, so do not expect to have any important decision making roles straight away.
Robert Dodd
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Nasalam is the solution that many have been seeking. We have been given a vision of community to serve as a base for founding a new society for the New Age. Remember - it only takes a few dedicated people to change the world.
Nasalam is a tantric community. Few in the west have a very accurate understanding of what is really meant by the term tantra and the spirituality it promotes, so we will attempt to clarify what tantra means to us.
The most widely known use of the term is with reference to certain sexual practices, so we'll begin there. Tantra is concerned with sex because it is the strongest natural force we have at our disposal and it makes more sense to work with that force than to oppose it. Sex is the source of all life and anyone interested in life must also be interested in sex.
Most yogas teach that it is the goal of spiritual work to overcome all desires, all pleasures. Tantra teaches just the opposite - to enjoy the senses, immerse oneself in their fulfillment because by doing this one will become more alive.
It is assumed that people who choose to live in an tantric/erotic community are open to living in an openly erotic way - or at least willing to learn to live that way. The minimal expectation of people in this regard is that they participate in the erotic massage that is a part of the regular activity at Nasalam.
In addition to being an tantric community Nasalam is an experiment in social design. We believe that it is part of Nasalam's destiny to be a source of social change. Part of the change we envision is an evolution away from the nuclear family to a new tribalism. In order to accomplish that it is necessary to consciously live in ways that will promote the development of that tribal bonding.
As a spiritual community Nasalam agrees with the idea of holding all possessions in common. But we also acknowledge that in this modern materialist age this is a difficult idea for some people and want to work with them to make the transition to a spiritual lifestyle that is not focused on the acquisition of material possessions.
Nasalam is situated on 21 acres of sacred land in the Missouri Ozarks. At present, housing consists of a single dwelling which has been modified to better serve the needs of a community. Our current project is a new kitchen and deck, to be followed by better bathroom and laundry facilities. Soon it will be necessary to begin a second structure for housing future members.
Nasalam is a vegan community. That means there is no animal protein in our diet - no meat, no milk, no cheese, no eggs. This is necessitated by the spiritual work we are here to do and there are no exceptions made.
There is much more to Nasalam - indeed to any community - than can be put forth in a few paragraphs but it is hoped that this material will make it possible for the individual to decide whether they want to know more about the community. If you do, please feel free to write with your specific questions.
And while the community is still forming we are always glad to have visitors. So consider coming to the Missouri Ozarks and experience for yourself what a tantric community can be for people like us. Just let us know when you would like to visit so we can send you visitor information about staying with us.
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Sandhill Farm is a family of friends. Being on the land is important to us. We grow our own food and farm organically. We feel a spiritual connection with the earth and with one another and celebrate the interrelatedness of all life. We get satisfaction from being able to do things ourselves, whether its making butter and cheese, repairing old machines, making our own entertainment or building our own buildings.
We share our land, our work and our play, and our appreciation and love for each other. We also recognize each person's need for private space and try to be supportive of individual interests and needs. There is structure in our lives, but we try to get along with as few rules as we can.
SIZE, LOCATION, AND FACILITIES
Our 135 rolling acres are located in the northeast corner of Missouri, about 35 miles east of Kirksville. Most of our land is woods, with about 50 cleared acres providing space for gardens, orchard, barnyard, cropland, hay ground, pasture, and ponds.
We have four main buildings, all of which include both private living space and public space for work and recreation. One of the most appreciated features of our property is a one-acre pond a short walk from the buildings. This secluded, spring-fed pond is great for a cooling swim in the summer, a lively skate in the winter, or a quiet moment any time.
WORK AND RECREATION
We like to work here, and we also like to play. We need to feel fundamentally good about what we do and how we do it. We enjoy learning new skills, sharing old ones, setting our own pace and taking breaks together. We work and play outside a lot of the time, so we learn to flow with the seasons and the weather.
We often have high times together making syrup, ice skating, picking up hay, extracting honey, shelling peas, or taking solstice walks. We all share in childcare, tending our animals (cows, poultry, cats, a dog and horses), cooking, laundry, cleaning, and participation in meetings. Other things we do, such as construction, cutting firewood, gardening, beekeeping, farming, selling our products at fairs, and community networking are based on a combination of individual interest and group needs.
We also enjoy reading, making music, art, theater, and hand crafts, attending conferences/gatherings, and traveling to visit family/friends.
We spend a lot of time maintaining ourselves and enjoying the present. For example, we heat with wood, which means both hard work and a warm cozy fire. We put a lot of energy into food, and communal meals are often a high point of the day. We have an earth-sheltered building and use solar energy for some of our cooking, food drying, and heating. We experiment with biodynamic farming and holistic healing techniques.
We wrestle with the appropriate use of technology in our lives. While we are attracted to efficiency and saving labor, we are also concerned about the full implication of any particular technology. We try to look at the politics of how things are made, the energy they consume -- both to manufacture and in their use -- in relation to what they purport to save, the safety and health risks in their use, and whether we have the skills to maintain the equipment in reliable working order.
There are many factors to weigh, and the answers can change over time, requiring us to rethink old assessments. We make each decision as we go along, case by case. Currently we have a chain saw and computer, but no TV; use power-grid electricity and run gaspowered tractors, but cultivate our gardens by hand. This is an area we are never done with, and wrestling with these kinds of crocodiles is part of what we see as responsible living.
We spend most of our time and energy on the farm. No one has a regular off-farm job, though we occasionally work for neighbors. Most of our income is from selling sorghum syrup, honey, tempeh, garlic, and a variety of other organic food products.
DECISION MAKING
We live closely with each other every day and what one person does often affects us all. We try to live in cooperation and with sensitivity. Major decisions are made by consensus, with others left to individual discretion. How we reach decisions is often as important as what we decide.
With our small size we have little need for governing structures, except that some work areas have facilitators or managers to watch over them and see that things happen, or at least are worried about. Managerships evolve on the basis of interest, knowledge, and group trust.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
Our emotional and practical commitments to each other are strong. We try to understand and accept each other. And we also want to grow. We want to be responsive to each person's need of support and stimulation, and to value each person individually. There is a lot of joy in our lives. It is expressed in our silliness, creativity, and affection for each other. We want our environment to be one that encourages people to try new things, reevaluate old behavior patterns, and become self-empowered. We keep centered as a group by sharing feelings at meetings, holding hands before our evening meal, laboring together on work projects, doing group sweats, and sharing holidays and other special times together. Our spirituality is a blend of practices and beliefs about living in harmony with the earth and about the power of community to unlock the joy and loving potential in us all.
CHILDREN
Children entered our lives in 1981. Since our group is small, everyone is involved. It has been a powerful time for us and we see Sandhill as an excellent place for children to grow up, to be loved and nurtured, naturally stimulated and challenged.
Four children live here full-time at present. We may be open to more children if their needs and styles seem harmonious with ours. We try to include our children in the flow of our lives as much as we can.
MEMBERSHIP AND GROWTH
Currently (1996) we have seven adults and four children living here, and we are generally open to one or two new members at a time. While we favor some growth, we value the intimacy of family and expect to remain relatively small. At the same time, we are actively a part of the larger communities movement, and are learning to share what we have and are with the local community.
To become a member, one first visits for a week. At the end of that time, if everyone wants to go further we discuss how to proceed. Sometimes we recommend that a person visit other communities to gain more perspective; sometimes we ask a person to visit again; sometimes we're ready to have the person begin membership right away. Once membership begins, we try to integrate new people as fully as possible. We expect to spend time focusing on the needs and adjustments of new people, and usually go through a review after about six months. In most matters, the rights and privileges of new members are the same as for all members.
When a person joins the community, co is expected to share with the group all major resources, such as cars and tools. A member is allowed to retain ownership of all money and property co has at the time of joining, though any income earned from private assets is considered group income during the time of membership.
Visiting
We are open to visitors and appreciate advance arrangements. We ask that people plan for up to a one-week stay, with extensions possible.
Sandhill Farm
Route 1,
Box 155-FB7
Rutledge, Missouri 63563
(816) 883-5543
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Sweetwater Community Land Trust holds 480 rural acres on the Gasconade River -- 60 acres farmland, the rest wooded. Our community structure is a hybrid of communal and private: All land is owned and managed by the Trust, which gives 99-year leases for 10-acre homesites. The Trust is managed by a council composed of all leaseholders; decision making is by consensus. Buildings, tools, vehicles, businesses, etc., are privately owned. Individuals and families manage their own finances.
Sweetwater operates as a neighborhood where members determine their own levels of involvement, cooperation, support, and sharing within the com-munity -- from totally private at one end, to cooperative housing, gardens, businesses, etc., at the other. The Land Trust is not a community government -- its sole legal function is holding title and leasing land. We are social anarchists -- we govern by developing cooperative arrangements rather than relying on a government. Our primary focus as a community is land stewardship and environmental quality, along with optimization of human well-being and relationships.
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for details about visits and membership.
SweetwaterCommunity Land Trust
Route 3, Box 177
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417)741-7363
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Existing Farm
Stan Edenfield
816-561-9147
fax: 816- 756-3278
Kansas City Area TEAM Leader
TEAM stands for
The TEAM Leaders function is to tell you of other individuals in your
geographic area, who are preparing and who would like to form a
preparedness group or start a survival community.
Your contact for the Kansas City TEAM Leader is:
Stan Edenfield
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I am interested in starting a group here in missouri.Please send more information to:
waylan bashrum
310 west Mc.Pherson
Knob Noster,mo,65336
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Ananda Marga
Caerduir
Community in St. Joseph
Goodwater Community
The Greenwood Forest Association
Harvest Hills Association
Hearthaven
Meramec Valley CLT
Piceon Farms
Seven Springs Farm
Shepherdsfield
Shining Waters Retreat
Sisters of Divine Providence
Sunnyside Farm
Zion's Order, Inc.
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