The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-11-27

Carrying pnonoRH
London, Nov. %. - Especially -
Seeking security from air raids is be-
coming so commonplace a business
to the average Londoner that in
many cases 1t appears to be more Of
a lark than an affair OF life and
death. Air raid shelters are now ac-
cessible to most every London family
and the time that occasionally must
be spent in them is quite often en-
livened with Photographs or some
other means of entertainment.
Most Of the bomlS1roof shelters are
built below the surface of the ground
with a roof that insures protection
against explosives and in many Of
them two and more families can
take refuge. The government has
issued a list of rules summarizing
the important things to do while an
air raid is approaching.
81. Do not pay heed to mere
rumors of raid, but as soon as you
know, whether from a public warn
ing or from the anti-aircraft guns
coming into action or from the ex-
plosion OF bombs, that an attack is
imminent or has begun take the best
cover near at hand.
"2. Do not wait till you see the
aircraft nearly overhead, or hear the
explosion OF a bomb near you. You
cannot tell how near the next bomb
may fall, especially at night, and,
apart from the danger from bombs,
fragments of shells may fall a long
way from the guns. To stay in. the
open Involves needless risk, even IL
the attack seems a long ways off.
"3. If bombs are being dropped
and there is no building near, 1t Is
better to lie down on the ground in
the best ditch or hole you can find
near at hand, or behind a strong wall
or tree. than to remain standing in
the open.
Il. Do not look out of windows,
but keep in a part of a. room or
passage where you will be out of a
line OF fragments of metal or debris
which may enter by a window or
door II q bomb should explode out
side.
"7. Do not crowd in a basement
with only a single means of exit.
The fumes from all bombs are in
furious IL breathed in any quantity,
and It is advisable to have a second
means OF exit in case fumes should
enter, or gas pipe be broken, or
rapid escape be necessary for any
other reason. -.~a
"6. Water is far the best extin-
guisher for general use against fires
caused by incendiary bombs and
should be applied as promptly as
possible. Keep a supply OF water
ready In bucIxets aorspaFsI come on
each moor. ii possible. See that they
are kept filled.
''7s A supply Of fine dry sand or
soil may be kept ready, in pals or
scuttles, in addition to water. es-
peeially where there arc infiammabIe
liquids which might be set alight.
See that the sand or soil does not
cake. :
IS II the gas is turned off at the
meter see that all burners are turn
ed Of as well, otherwise there will
be serious risk Of fire and explosion
when the gas Is turned on again.
"s. Make a note OF the quickest
means of summoning the fire brig
ade, whether by telephone or the
nearest fire alarm post.
10. Do not move or touch any
unexploded bomb or shell. The police
should be informed at once where
any such missile is lying and steps
should be taken to prevent its being
interfered with meanwhile
I'll. II the bomb has broken and
powdered explosive has been scat
tered about, do not bring a naked
light near.
az. Be careful not to breathe
fumes given OFF by bombs. Do not
so near where any bomb has fallen
unless it is necessary to do so for
rescue purposes or TO extinguish a
fire or unless you are sure all fumes
have cleared away.
'l3. While good cover is the point
OF most Importance, choose, IL you
can, rooms. corridors, etc, where in
addition to cover overhead there are
alternative means OF exit, so that IL
fumes should enter from one direc-
tion you may be able to escape the
other way.
"a 1t Is better to avoid going
near the place where any bomb has
fallen than to trust to respirators.
IL, however, you desire to keep a
respirator available for use in case
II should be necessary to enter
room where there may be noxious
fumes, make sure that the respirator
is guaranteed by the maker to COM
ply In all essential points with war
ONCE specification. Do not on any
account rely on respirator for sale
unless 1t is accompanied by such q
guarantee.
''15. Do not use the telephone dur
ing or Immediately after a raid ex-
cept for the most necessary and
urgent calls.
"16. Remember Il is an offence
punishable by fine or Imprisonment,
under the defence of the realm regu-
lations, 70 spread false reports OF an
air raid warning having been issued
or an air raid having taken place"