Atomic Alert (Elementary Version)

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Explains steps to take in case of an atomic bomb alert or a bombing without warning at school, in the open or at home. Gives simple explanation of nuclear fusion.; 22:22:22; Classic atomic eyeball shot; 22:22:50; CU Hands operating a Geiger Counter; 22:22:54; CU Students faces; 22:22:57; CU Hands on a Geiger Counter; 22:23:29; Atomic Scientists doing experiments; 22:23:45; Animation of atomic bomb detonating in city; 22:24:08; Animation of faceless boy in from of faceless family. In the background a cutout community.; 22:25:16; Top down view of globe showing United States outlined and glowing; 22:25:45; Teens walking down the street as a siren goes off; 22:25:48; Teens scatter in all directions; 22:25:58; CU One boy left in street; VO: "Don't hesitate! Take cover!; 22:26:27; Exterior nice suburban home; 22:27:08; Boy and girl go down to basement; 22:27:25; Boy and girl sitting in dark shelter; 22:27:28; CU Boy's hand on first-aid kit *; 22:27:34; CU Inside of first-aid kit *; 22:28:01; Scene of people scrambling out of apartment building; 22:28:05; Kids head down hall past "shelter area" sign; 22:28:15; Two boys in empty stadium, sirens. Boys run *; 22:28:37; CU Teens in rows in fallout "duck" position; 22:28:52; WS Two boys walking down street; 22:28:53; CU Boys talking; 22:28:54; Bomb blast; 22:29:02; One boy gets up and runs through rubble [possible post riot scene]; 22:29:07; Two boys run through rubble of city; 22:29:09; Nice running shot through rubble; 22:30:49; VO: "Don't drink tap water! It may be contaminated!; CU Radio; 22:30:54; MCU Ted pouring water from jug in the dark. Teens walking down street again.; 22:32:39; VO: "....our very lives may depend on always being alert!