Bulletin No 1 - Nuclear Explosions The Basic Facts

After an introduction explaining that the seven films are here being shown together for Civil Defence volunteer training, the film describes the three main dangers from a nuclear bomb - heat, blast and fallout.

Bulletin No 2 - Protective Measures

Means of protecting dwellings from the main threat, fallout, are demonstrated, ranging from sandbags to cover up windows to a shelter dug beneath the ground floor.

Bulletin No 3 - Emergency Equipment and Supplies

Suitable storage for food and water is shown, along with bedding and sanitary arrangements.

Bulletin No 4 - Preparing the House

To guard against fires caused by the heat flash, walls are whitewashed and inflammable materials are removed. Buckets of water are placed around the house.

Bulletin No 5 - What To Do If It Happens

The film shows the warning signals (red for imminent attack, grey for expected fallout, black for imminent fallout and all clear) and explains the actions to be taken at each stage. The film also explains what to do if there is no warning.

Bulletin No 6 - Immediately After an Attack

After the blast has passed, the house is checked inside and outside for fires and preparations are made in case of fallout.

Bulletin No 7 - Life Under Fallout Conditions

While waiting for up to a fortnight for the fallout danger to pass, it is essential to keep in the shelter for all but the briefest excursions. The film takes pains to point out that people should wait for official instructions before moving.