The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-29

An audience of more than 6sC persons was held fascinated by the detailed description of the duties oi Q warden which Mrs. Rigby gave and by the information drawn dir ectly from the experience of civil. fans in England, which sine passed on to her listeners.
 Preparedness
 Prof. Osborn first discussed tho value of preparedness. stating tha' prepared communities in England suffered cnly one-tenth the dam. age which was incurred by tho3, caught unprepared. He pointed out that the warden is responsible fol the lives and property within hi sector, and just as important Q fac- tor in national defense as 0 soldier in these days of indiscriminate bombing.
 He listed the qualities most need. cd by werden as responsibility tact, cheerfulness, patience, ability to lead others, and ability to take orders himself, In preparation for an emergency, MT. Osborn said that the warden must make 1t his busi- ness to be completely informed about the persons and the neigii- borhood for which he is answer able. He must know the number oi people in each house. and any spe- cial afflictions which would nee. essitate special care; he must know how many telephones there are in his sector and how to get to them; he must be able to cover the terri- tory quickly in the dark, must know what buildings are available foi emergency uSe, where hospitals doctors, and veterinarians are &C., cessible; where hydrants, gas mains and other utility lines are located The warden must, in short, be oni- nlscient as far as his sector of BOG persons is concerned.
 Mrs. Righy gave the first explana- ton of the actual work of the war dens during the actual emergency The first yellow and blue lights which warn of an approaching els eniy, she said, are confidential sig nals to the warden, who must gst to his post quickly, but without running, in order to avert panic,
 At the post, the warden dons his equipment and a cheerful, confi- dent demeanor, and when the sirer blows, eInerges from his post ready to do his part. There are generally four or five wardens to 0 post, Mrs Righy pointed out, one of whom al ways remains inside to communi cate with ether authorities, the res generally patrolling the area fl pairs.
 Tasks Outlined
 The tasks which the warden mus now perform are the following urge (not order) people to take shelter, by the dispersal system found most satisfactory in England be sure all cars are properly parked well separated from one another with streets open for all the ser. vices to use; enforce the blackout see that the fire-watchers are sta toned; take special precautions fol his own safety, as Q dead warden is great blow to morale; ther make out his report to the air raid precaution center, which will send the necessary aid
 Completion and dispatch of ar accurate report is by far the most important duty of the warden, the speaker explained, and must be tax. en care of before any attempt < made to save individual lives. Stand ard report forms were distributed in the audience, and Mrs. Rigby ex- plained in. detail how they should be made out. Once the services (police, firemen, rescue and salvage squads) arrive, the warden takes orders from them, she said.
 The next session of the schoo will be Tuesday night at 7:30 al the Wilhy auditorium, and late reg istrants will still be welcome al that time. Speakers will be Prof Richard Flint of Yale. on, the topic "Blackout." and Dr. Edward J. God frey on Warden Cooperation wit, the Services"