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Protect and Survive was a series of British public information films and printed literature designed to advise the public on what to do in the event of nuclear attack. There was a series of 20 short films made in 1975 that were to be shown on all channels during a time of increasing tension. The pamphlets were prepared in 1976 and published in 1980.
Protect and Survive Short Films
Protect and Survive was a series of British public information films and printed literature, first published in 1980, designed to advise the public on what to do in the event of nuclear attack. There was a series of 20 short films made that were to be shown on all channels during a time of increasing tension.
Protect and Survive Short Films
| Film Title | Length | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nuclear Explosions Explained | 1:35 | The dangers of atomic weapons |
| 2. The Warnings | 2:53 | The attack, fall-out and all-clear warnings |
| 3. What To Do When the Warnings Sound | 2:28 | An "immediate action" drill |
| 4. Stay at Home | 1:40 | A warning never to leave your home |
| 5. Choosing a Fall-Out Room | 2:06 | How to choose a safe room to shelter in |
| 6. Refuges | 3:54 | How to build an "inner-refuge" |
| 7. Materials to use for your fall-out room and refuge | 1:55 | Showing the types of material to resist radiation |
| 8. Make your fall-out room and refuge NOW | 4:42 | Action to take to prepare for an attack |
| 9. What to put in your fall-out room | 3:03 | A summary of fall-out room essentials |
| 10. Action After Warnings | 4:13 | A more detailed "immediate action" drill |
| 11. Water and Food | 2:41 | What water and food you need for 14 days |
| 12. Sanitation | 1:33 | Makeshift toilet arrangements |
| 13. Fire Precautions | 2:02 | How to tackle fires and why |
| 14. The Importance of your Radio | 1:20 | How a portable radio is a vital aid |
| 15. Life Under Fall-Out Conditions | 2:51 | How to live during the worst of the attack |
| 16. What to do after an Attack | 2:29 | Steps to take after the all-clear |
| 17. Sanitation Care | 2:40 | Essential hygiene |
| 18. Water Consumption | 1:28 | Safeguarding and rationing water |
| 19. Food Consumption | 1:40 | Rationing food |
| 20. Casualties | 1:27 | Dealing with injured and any deaths |
External links
- A copy of the leaflets (http://www.cybertrn.demon.co.uk/atomic/main.htm)
- A brief history of Protect and Survive (http://ukcoldwar.simplenet.com/protect/)