Nuclear War Survival Guide - 11 Steps to survival - Canada Emergency Measures Organization 1969

11 Steps to survival of Nuclear War.
1. Know the effects of nuclear explosions.
2. Know the facts about radioactive fallout.
3. Know the warning signal and have a battery powered radio.
4. Know how to take shelter.
5. Have fourteen days emergency supplies.
6. Know how to prevent and fight fires.
7. Know first aid and home nursing.
8. Know emergency cleanliness.
9. Know how to get rid of radioactive dust.
10. Know your municipal plans.
11. Have a plan for your family and yourself.

Department of National Defense
Blueprint for Survival No. 4

Know the effects of nuclear explosions.
Light and heat
Blast
Radiation
Protection against heat, blast and immediate radiation

Know the facts about radioactive fallout.
Time
Distance
Shielding
Personal danger from fallout

Know the warning signal and have a battery powered radio.
The attack warning signal
A radio is essential
Before attack
After attack
Don't use the telephone

Know how to take shelter.
Improvised protection against blast
Improvised protection against fallout
When you go into your shelter, don't forget your battery radio

Have fourteen days emergency supplies.
Equipment
Beds (bunks or folding)
Bedding
Toilet
Polyethylene bags for toilet
Table (folding or other)
Stools (folding)
Cups and plates (disposable)
Knives, forks, spoons
Can opener
Cooking utensils
Kerosene cooker
Kerosene lamp
Kerosene (sufficient for 14 days)
Candles
Safety matches
Hand basin
Calendar
Paper towels
Garbage can (2 if no waste water runoff is possible)
Garbage bags
Shovel
Broom
Battery radio and spare batteries
Electric lamp and spare bulbs
Clock
Flashlight and spare batteries
Fire extinguisher
Hand tools
Pocket knife
Axe
String
Light rope

Recreational
Books
Paper
Pencils
Playing cards
Chess, checkers, other games
Crosswords, other puzzles
Knitting, sewing, etc.
Hobby materials
Plasticine

Toiletries
Soap, toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Detergent
Nail brush
Razor, blades and soap
Women's basic cosmetics
Tissues (face and toilet)
Face cloth
Towels
Brush and comb

Clothing and personal items
Coveralls, rubber boots, rubber gloves for adults.

Medical
First aid supplies
Antiseptic solution
Gauze bandage
Triangular bandage
Sterile pads
Adhesive dressings
Large dressing pads
Adhesive tape
Safety pins
toothache drops
Petroleum jelly
Aspirin
Thermometer
Small scissors
Medicine glass
Tweezers
Baking soda
Table salt
First aid manual
Home nursing textbook
Paper tissues

Food
Milk
Vegetables
Fruits
Juices
Cereals
Biscuits
Main dish items
Canned and dehydrated soups

Other foods
Honey, syup, jam or marmalade
Hard candy
Peanut butter
Tea bags or instant tea
Sugar
Coffee
Salt and pepper
Instant chocolate powder
Chewing gum

Special requirements for children
Evaporated milk
Cans of milk

Water
7 to 14 gallons for each adult and more for younger children

Know how to prevent and fight fires.
To fight an ordinary fire
Prompt action to put out small fires immediately following a nuclear attack will save lives.

Know first aid and home nursing.
First aid supplies
First aid hints
Home nursing hints
Infant care
Emotional problems
Radiation sickness
Improvised equipment
Start training now!

Know emergency cleanliness.

Know how to get rid of radioactive dust.
Food and water

Know your municipal plans.

Have a plan for your family and yourself.
When to take protective action
Where to take shelter
How to take shelter

A good survival plan is a plan which you know you can carry out.

Write down the important parts of your plan.

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