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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 |
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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 |