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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
7
A wartime public advisory stresses calm during air raids, instructing families to stay at home, shield lights, and use shelters. It covers alarm signals, avoiding panic, securing windows, preparing a refuge room with supplies, and actions for incendiaries and gas safety. It urges appointing a home air raid warden and following official alerts.
Directives advise lying down under a sturdy table to minimize blast effects and splinters during bombs. If incendiaries strike, douse with a spray of water before returning to refuge, then wait for all clear from the Air Raid Warden. Stay calm, keep lights out, and monitor official notices rather than rumors.
Strong, capable people are urged to join volunteer services in air raid wardens, auxiliary firemen, police, nurses aides, and medical forces. Veterans, ex-volunteers, or those with first aid certificates have immediate roles. others can join rescue squads, road work, or demolition crews. Call local Civilian Defense offices or Chambers for reporting locations.
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