Evening star., 1942-07-05
Stickers
(Contipued From First Page.)

the idea that civilian defense be.
gins at home" gets underway, war.
dens, who must be certified them
selves to assist their neighbors. viii
visit nearby homes for brief chat
leaving a check list.
Returning in about week, the
wardens, Mr.. Mileham hopes, will
be invited to inspect the prepara-
tions made and if they can put g
check in the yes" column for each
requirement, the home owner gets
q sticker and the certified check
list goes to area or zone head
quarters files.
List of Requirements.
Here are the questions that must
be answered in the affirmative tc
meet requirements:
/. Is supply of dry sand, shovel
and two buckets available on top
floor? This is to make certain the
sand isn't in the back yard, the
shovel in the basement and the
buckets in the closet; that is, that
the necessary items for fighting
incendiary bombs are available
without losing time to scramble
through the house.
2. If stirrup pumps are a part of
home equipment, are the accom-
panying pals of water filled? Be-
cause of the expense involved, STIR
rup pumps are not required, but
if they are to be used, the pals of
water must be ready.
8. Is a water container in readi-
ness to be filled quickly for use in
the blackout room on the alert
signal This is for drinking water
and may be any clean empty jar
or bottle on the kitchen shelf.
4. Is one room completely blacked
out? This has to be either per-
manent backing out, or blankets
or curtains that could be immed-
lately drawn across the windows.
Flashlight Needed.
S. Is a shielded f1ashlight in
readiness for use, battery checked?
Mr.. Mileham said he thought most
homes had at least one f1ashlight,
but in case they didn't, he believed
they could be purchased for less
than a dollar.
g. Is a large, substantial table
available for protection? The table
should be in the room chosen for
refuge, one with the least posi-
bility of flying glass. Strong tables
under which people have crawled
during raids often saved lives in
England, the air raid chief pointed
out.
7. Is a supply of sweets and can
ned fruit juices available for emer-
gency use? Mr.. Mileham particu-
larly urged chocolate bars, which,
he said, are very energizing.
g. Is the attic completely clear?
Is the cellar clear of trash? Of the
former the air raid chief said he
didn't mean "tidied" with the wife's
clothes in one neat pile and the
husbands in another, but with all
infammable materials removed.
While the cellar may be used for
storage, inflammables there, too, are
supposed to be cut to a minimum.
Home Protection Suggestions.
Here are the recommendation for
home protection:
/. Is a clearance tool available?
This may be a pick, axe or hatchet.
2. Are there two exists from the
blackout room?
3. Is a ladder ready for con-
venient use?
4. Is there a water faucet on
the hot water heating system? Is
there water faucet on the storage
tank? In most cases, said Mr.. Mile
ham, residents would discover there
were faucets but this would be an
tnducement for them to find the
faucets that would enable them to
have water in case water service
was suspended
5. Is garden hose available? Is
q special connection for hose avail
able for attachment to ordinary out
let in house?
g. Are stuffed chairs and old heavy
drspes available for forming side
covering for table?
Seek to Render Service.
Mr.. Mileham emphasized that the
wardens would pay their calls with
the idea that I'VE are here to do
you a service If you SO desire" but
are not to be considered policemen
or inspectors.
He said he felt confident that if
one or two houses in a block bios
somed out with stickers, their neigh