Durham County, NC joined in the nation’s civil defense efforts during WWII. Worried about the
Durham County, NC joined in the nation’s civil defense efforts during WWII. Worried about the possibility of an enemy attack, residents and local leaders tried to be prepared and to prevent panic. Posters and pamphlets told people what to do in the event of an aid raid. Detailed organizational charts were produced dividing responsibility among local groups and many citizens volunteered with the civilian defense corps. There was even a handy form to fill out if damaged occurred during an attack. (Fortunately, it stayed blank.)Durham never saw an enemy attack in WWII, but they certainly seemed ready. Auxiliary fireman, rescue squads, bomb squads, fire watchers, decontamination squads, road repair crews, and nurse’s aids were ready to jump into action as soon as they heard sirens. Civil defense efforts offered women and other Americans unable to serve on the front lines the chance to contribute to the war effort. From the Kenneth W. Clark Civil Defense vertical file, 1942-1943. Kenneth Clark’s wife, Adelaide E. Dickinson, served as the executive secretary for the Durham County Civilian Defense Council. -- source link
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