𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐀𝐑𝐏) 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐞

To further support VE Day 80 we are making the ARP Handbook for the Borough of Calne available via Archive.org

The PDF is available to view or download here: https://archive.org/details/arp-borough-of-calne

Contents include:

This handbook, published for the Borough of Calne, is a guide to Air Raid Precautions (ARP) and services. It provides instructions and information for Calne residents in the event of air raids during World War II.

Key topics covered in the handbook:

• Air Raid Warnings: Explains the different siren signals for alerts, raiders passed, gas warnings, and clear of gas.

• What to do during an alert: Provides instructions for people at home, away from home, in vehicles, and when warned of gas attacks.

• Poison Gases and Gas Masks: Describes various poison gases, their effects, and how to protect oneself. It also gives instructions on the use and care of gas masks, including special masks for babies and children.

• Fire Dangers and Firefighting: Details the dangers of incendiary bombs and provides instructions on how to deal with them, including the use of stirrup pumps. It also includes general fire-fighting rules.

• Air Raid Shelters: Advises on the safest places for shelter and how to prepare a domestic air raid shelter.

• Casualty Services: Provides information on first aid posts, first aid parties, and ambulance services.

• ARP Services in Calne: Lists public air raid shelters, the Calne Report Centre personnel, wardens' service details, gas identification officers, fire services, decontamination service, rescue party, Women's Voluntary Services, Food Control Office, and the National ARP for Animals.

This handbook served as an essential resource for the civilian population of Calne, providing detailed instructions and local information to help them navigate the dangers and challenges of wartime air raids.