Evacuation preparation

Evacuation preparation

A letter sent from the West Bromwich Education Committee, signed by L.G. Rose, Evacuation Officer. The letter provides a list on what is necessary to prepare for when an evacuation is ordered, including what to pack.

Single page type written letter

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West Bromwich Education Committee.

EDUCATION OFFICES,
WEST BROMWICH.

[underlined] TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN REGISTERED FOR EVACUATION. [/underlined]

Dear Sir (Madam),

Your child has now been registered for evacuation and the purpose of this letter is to notify you of the steps which it will be necessary for you to take before evacuation is ordered.

[underlined] 1. CLOTHING. [/underlined]

In addition to the clothing which the child would be wearing, and such should include an overcoat or mackintosh, a complete change should be carried. The following is suggested:-

GIRLS.
One vest or combinations.
One pair of knickers.
One bodice.
One petticoat.
Two pairs of stockings.
Handkerchiefs.
Slip and blouse.
Cardigan.

BOYS.
One vest.
One shirt with collar.
One pair of pants.
One pullover or jersey.
One pair of trousers (long or short).
Handkerchiefs.
Two pairs of socks or stockings.

[italics] Additional for all:-
Night attire, comb, towel, plimsolls, face-cloth, toothbrush, and, if possible, boots or shoes.

GAS MASK.
/Blanket/ should [deleted] not [/deleted] be taken.

[underlined] 2. FOOD. [/underlined]
All adults and children should carry sufficient food for the day of evacuation. The following is suggested:-

Sandwiches (egg or cheese).
Packets of nuts and seedless raisins.
Dry biscuits (with small packets of cheese).
Barley sugar (rather than chocolate).
Apple, orange.
N.B. – [italics] Liquids in bottles will not be permitted. [/italics]

[underlined] 3. LUGGAGE CARRIERS. [/underlined]

Rucksacks are suggested as the best form of luggage carrier, as these leave the arms free, an important advantage. The rucksack may be too expensive for children. A haversack would be cheaper and would be a good substitute.

You will be informed by letters if and when evacuation is ordered and you should observe carefully the instructions contained therein with regard to day, time and place of assembly.

Yours very truly,

L.G. ROSE,

Evacuation Officer.