My name is Eric Laskowski and I've been collecting Civil Defense Items for a many years. And I want to share my collection and the historical sites and information that for the most part been lost to time. On this site, I will try to provide the best up-to-date information on what Civil Defense was in the Metro-Detroit area and around Michigan. I've started a photo graphical record of the thousands of Shelters and Fallout Shelters and other places that played their part in our protection during World War II and the Cold War. Luckily, they were never needed. But we must not forget the thousands of volunteers who stood at the ready!

Also on this site will be a photographic record of the items used for Civil Defense. Such as Posters, Decals, Air Raid Sirens still in use, Signage, Helmets, Badges, Equipment, Documents, and much more.

This website is not owned or affiliated with any government

agency in the state of Michigan or anywhere in the country.

All images are property of the MCDM

Donated or loaned images are property

of the those who donated or loaned those images

And are used with their permission