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A sufficient number of small flags have been supplied for the use of Police to indicate to those who may not hear the air raid warning syren —
Red flag Green flag
Air Raid alarm. "Raiders Passed" signal.
Air Raid Damage Report Books have been printed and issued.
A list of points on the main traffic roads which during a blackout are dangerous to vehicular traffic has been prepared, and all such points will be white-washed or painted immediately a state of emergency is declared.
9. A.R.P. Despatch Corps.
The A.R.P. Despatch Corps has been receiving regular training, and already 500 members have received instruction.
The Commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association has been supplied with details as to where the Scouts should report in time of emergency.
In addition, eight reserve depots have been established with the object of forming a pool of trained messengers.
10. Water Repairs.
The staff of the Water Department have undergone courses of A.R.P. training.
Plans have been prepared for the protection of pumping stations and other vital points, and the necessary number of sandbags has already been issued.
Piping has been purchased but not laid to connect Taikoo Reservoir to the city distribution system.
Twenty-eight extra turn-cocks have been trained.
11. Road Repairs.
All personnel employed by the Roads Department have received A.R.P. training. Depots from which this personnel will operate have been selected and plans prepared for their protection. Sandbags have already been issued.
A small quantity of bridging material has been purchased for emergency purposes.
12. Lighting Restrictions.
Regulations for the control of lighting have been prepared and published.
13. Medical.
St. John Ambulance Brigade have steadily increased their numbers, but a further three thousand members are still required to meet A.R.P. requirements.
Twenty-one buildings have been earmarked for conversion to potential First Aid posts, and seven buildings have been selected for casualty clearing hospitals.
A quantity of medical stores and equipment have been purchased from England and further purchases will be made in 1940.