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Each film was a few minutes long and would feature the ominous jingle with the civil defence logo. Then there was a blank title card on the subject matter and then a mix of live-action clips, animation and still images. The advice contained in the films relied on (referred to as an inner refuge in
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Film Two: Protective Measures. Explains how citizens can safeguard property in the event of nuclear blast. It gives advice on sheltering in homes flats, prefabs, bungalows and similar such accommodation and on protection of walls, doors and
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Film Five: What to do if it happens. Explains the four warnings. RED (Attack warning). GREY (fallout expected in one hour). BLACK (imminent fallout). ALL CLEAR (no danger of attack or fallout. Also gives the advice that on the event of no
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Film 7: Life under Fallout Conditions. This section gives advice on living in the post attack environment .It emphasises that it may be a fortnight before any food and water can be provided by local authorities.
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Film One: The Hazards. This explains the three main hazards associating with nuclear attack, including how the blast wave can destroy buildings and kill people. It also explains the dangers of fallout.
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Film Six: What to do after an attack. This gives advice on checking for outside damage to the home and fire fighting advice with an emphasis on the danger of fallout.
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Attack warning signals: Red, attack imminent; Grey, fallout expected within the hour; Black, fallout expected immediately; all-clear
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films were to be broadcast from the late 1970s. The information provided in the films is based on Civil Defence Handbook No. 10
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Immediate steps to protect oneself during the initial heat and blast, with actions similar to the U.S. Civil Defence film
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was imminent, these films were to be broadcast by all television networks in the UK, in much the same manner as the
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Film Four: Preparing The House. Fire precautions. Gives advice on packing an emergency
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Steps to take immediately after a blast but before fallout arrives
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measures individuals and families could take in the event of a
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Measures to mitigate the effects of the initial heat and blast
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Advising the Householder on Protection against Nuclear Attack.
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Advising the Householder on Protection Against Nuclear Attack
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