National Security Action Memorandum 127: Emergency Planning for Continuity of Government   [open pdf - 247KB]

Alternate Title: NSAM 127: Emergency Planning for Continuity of Government

National Security Action Memorandum (NSAM) 127 requested the Director of the Office of Emergency Planning to create a committee with members of the Department of Defense and the Bureau of the Budget to review and present a report on federal policy regarding emergency plans and continuity of government in the event of a nuclear attack on the U.S. Points to be covered by the report included: procedures for selecting necessary emergency personnel, relocation sites and their communication, evacuation plans, plans for continuity in various agencies and for ensuring the survival of the Presidency.