The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-21
THEATRES WELL EQUIPPED FOR
 EMERGE NCIE5
Three Local PIdyhouses Have Taken Measures,
 Patrons Protection

Juneau's three theatres have talk en numerous precautions for the protection of patrons in the event of an air raid in Juneau, accord ing to letters submitted by Homer Garvin, manager of the Capitol Theatre and Cliff Daigler, man. ager of the 20th Century and Coliseum Theatres to the Civilian Defense Committee.
 Among the preparations MT. Gar win has made at the Capitol The atre is supplying the projectionist with slides covering every possible emergency, from protective black out to an actual raid, so that pa- irons may be informed of what is taking place. The doorman has been instructed as to which switch es to throw in order that all out side, visible lights will be turned out. Ushers, in turn have been assigned to exits, armed with flash lights, to direct and assist patrons in leaving the theatre, if they wish to do so.
 Other measures include an emer- gency lighting system which has been installed that, in the event of the failure of the city system will illuminate the theatre suf- ficiently for the movement of a crowd with complete safety. Also placed, in strategic locations, are two electric railroad lanterns which will be used by the cashier and the manager in any way necessary to the safety of the people, for whose safety the management feels responsible. Except in the event of an actual raid, the employees have been instructed to continue the performance as usual.
 Provisions for Raids
 In the event of an actual raid and resultant bombing, MT. Garvi,i has made the following provisions a hose line, with nozzle to the roof is in place at all times, and attached to a sill cock; an addi- tional line is coiled in front of the theatre for immediate use; sand pails and shovels are placed at each end of the auditorium with four extra boxes of sand readily available; the usual fire fighting equipment, consisting of two soda tanks and three hand pump type extinguishers are on hand and two more soda tanks have been ordered, to be installed upon arrival; a complete supply of first aid material is on hand at all times. All fire fighting equip ment has recently been inspected by the fire department and re- filled, MT. Garvin concluded.
 20th Century and Coliseum
 The 20th Century Theatre mas been designated as an air raid shelter by the Council of Civilian Defense, MT. Daigler pointed out in his letter The building is built of reinforced concrete and steel and the section under the balcony lis we'll protected as any bomb would have to penetrate over three feet of concrete and steel. There are also several means of exit from this section of the theatre, he wrote.
 Additional precautionary meas ures include the installation of a light plant that automatically goes into action the second the light current fails; fire extintTlishers and buckets of sand with shovels placed at all strategic points and water lines placed on every floor of the building as well as the roof; precautions have been made tc notify the audiences at once if we have an air raid, air raid alarm or blackout. Patrons will also bt advised as to what to do, if il will be necessary to leave the building or not, though the man agement feels that they should re- main in the building, as it is ar air raid shelter.
 As the 20th Century Theatre i. a Red Cross station, it is well SUD- piled with all first aid equipment The Coliseum Theatre is equipped with sand buckets, shovels anc extra hose lines at various point. of the building and a supply ol flashlights is on hand for use ir case of current failure; the theatre is also prepared to inform patron, of any alarms that may occur ant the best course to pursue. MT. Daig