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In addition a large number of well-constructed buildings have been earmarked as potential air raid shelters.
An evacuation scheme has been prepared by a special sub-committee appointed for the purpose.
Wardens have been instructing the residents in their sectors as to the methods which can be adopted to make their houses reasonably safe against all types of bombs.
200,000 copies of the booklet, "The Protection of your Home against Air Raids" have been printed both in English and Chinese.
19. Communications.
Plans have been completed and telephone equipment erected for a small exchange in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank.
Arrangements have been made, and a temporary building constructed, to enable Cable and Wireless to operate a skeleton service within the space of a few hours.
Plans are now in the course of preparation to build a permanent bomb-proof building to house this skeleton service.
All W/T Stations have prepared A.R.P. defence schemes, and sandbags have been delivered.
The Hong Kong Telephone Company has prepared a scheme for the protection of its building and personnel.
The under water telephone cables between Hong Kong and Kowloon have been protected at the points at which they enter the water.
Plans for the protection of moderately safe Report Centres have been prepared at the main police stations and construction will commence in 1940.
20. Respirators and Protective Clothing.
Sufficient respirators of all types, and protective clothing have been demanded from the Crown Agents to meet the needs of A.R.P. and Essential Services.
100,000 general civilian respirators are in store for sale to the general public, and an organisation has been set up whereby each individual requiring a respirator will be fitted and issued with instructions as to where he would draw his respirator should the need of issue ever arise.
21. Sandbags.
A total of 4 million sandbags are now stored and a further order for 4 million will be placed early in 1940.
22. Fire-fighting Appliances.
Sufficient equipment for Government buildings for fighting incendiary bombs has been purchased and is held in store.
23. A.R.P. Exercises.
A quarterly blackout has been held throughout the year with varying degrees of success. The exercises indicate that the Colony could be blacked out within a period of two to three minutes. During these blackouts, opportunity was taken to exercise the various A.R.P. Services.
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In addition a large number of well-constructed buildings have been earmarked as potential air raid shelters.
An evacuation scheme has been prepared by a special sub-committee appointed for the purpose.
Wardens have been instructing the residents in their sectors as to the methods. which can be adopted to make their houses reasonably safe against all types of bombs.
200,000 copies of the booklet, "The Protection of your Home against Air Raids" have been printed both in English and Chinese.
19. Communications.
Plans have been completed and telephone equipment erected for a small exchange in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank.
Arrangements have been made, and a temporary building constructed, to enable Cable and Wireless to operate a skeleton service within the space of a few hours.
Plans are now in the course of preparation to build a permanent bomb-proof building to house this skeleton service.
All W/T Stations have prepared A.R.P. defence schemes, and sandbags have been delivered.
The Hong Kong Telephone Company has prepared a scheme for the protection of its building and personnel.
The under water telephone cables between Hong Kong and Kowloon have been protected at the points at which they enter the water.
Plans for the protection of moderately safe Report Centres have been prepared at the main police stations and, construction will commence in 1940.
20. Respirators and Protective Clothing.
Sufficient respirators of all types, and protective clothing have been demanded from the Crown Agents to meet the needs of A.R.P. and Essential Services.
100,000 general civilian respirators are in store for sale to the general public, and an organisation has been set up whereby cach individual requiring a respirator will be fitted and issued with instructions as to where he would draw his respirator should the need of issue ever arise.
21. Sandbags.
A total of 4 million sandbags are now stored and a further order for 4 million will be placed early in 1940.
22. Fire-fighting Appliances.
Sufficient equipment for Government buildings for fighting incendiary bombs has been purchased and is held in store.
23. A.R.P. Exercises.
A quarterly blackout has been held throughout the year with varying degrees of success. The exercises indicate that the Colony could be blacked out within a period of two to three minutes. During these blackouts, opportunity was taken to exercise the various A.R.P. Services.
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