" OCCUPYING A PUBLIC SHELTER " 1965 NUCLEAR WAR / FALLOUT SHELTER PREPAREDNESS CIVIL DEFENSE GG45675

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This civil defense film from 1965, "Occupying a Public Shelter", describes a scenario where a typical American community is suddenly disrupted by a nuclear attack. It details how the community members take shelter and organize themselves to survive the fallout. The narrative covers various aspects of shelter life, including assigning roles based on skills, managing resources, maintaining hygiene, and addressing emotional and psychological challenges. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, cooperation, and effective management to ensure the safety and well-being of the shelter occupants during a nuclear emergency.

• 0:23 - 0:57: The Grand Union supermarket in what appears to be Clifton, New Jersey’s Styertowne Shopping Center , with a McRory's department store, is shown with lots of 1960s cars in the parking lot. The Rowe-Manse Country Corner. Scenes of typical American suburban life, cutting the lawn with a push lawnmower, picking flowers. Narration describes a typical American community and its residents going about their daily lives.

• 1:01 - 1:37: A sudden nuclear attack disrupts the normal routine, prompting people to seek shelter. Visuals: civil defense air siren activates.

• 2:22 - 2:53: A nuclear detonation occurs several hundred miles away, causing radioactive fallout. The community takes shelter.

• 3:00 - 3:13: Each person in the shelter fills out a registration form to identify their skills and capabilities.

• 3:34 - 4:20: Community members with relevant training are assigned roles, such as nurse, security, and food management.

• 5:03 - 5:17: The shelter manager organizes the shelter and assigns tasks to ensure smooth operation.

• 6:08 - 6:40: Water and food rations are distributed, and additional provisions are managed.

• 7:00 - 7:58: Rules and regulations are established to ensure safety and cooperation among shelter occupants.

• 9:01 - 9:27: Sleeping arrangements are organized, and a night watch is set up for emergencies.

• 10:21 - 10:50: Radiological surveys are conducted to monitor radiation levels.

• 11:18 - 12:16: The shelter routine includes maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to prevent disease.

• 12:24 - 12:46: The mayor informs the community about the high radiation levels and the need to stay in shelters.

• 13:00 - 13:33: Shelter management keeps occupants informed to maintain morale and prevent rumors.

• 14:10 - 15:54: Emotional and psychological challenges are addressed, and support is provided to those struggling.

• 17:29 - 18:07: Measures are taken to maintain order and security in the shelter.

• 18:23 - 19:18: The shelter experience varies, with some people adjusting better than others.

• 20:05 - 20:26: Plans are made for eventual emergence from the shelter. Visual: African American man monitors a HAM or shortwave radio set for news.

• 21:03 - 22:41: Emphasizes the importance of shelter planning and preparation for community safety.

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