Air Raid Best Practices and Precautions
Practical wartime guidance urges calm under attack and emphasizes staying home, using shelters, avoiding crowds, and following air raid wardens. It covers signaling, blackout lighting, water use, fire suppression, and preparing a refuge room with supplies and essentials.
Lie Still and Seek Shelter During Air Raids Guide
Advice on warding off blasts and incendiaries urges lying down under a sturdy table or mattress, spraying water to quell fires, and remaining under cover until an all clear. Emphasizes staying calm, listening for air raid alarms, and cooperating with rescue crews if trapped.
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