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LESSONS OF “BAEDEKER” RAIDS. IMPORTA NCE OF SOUND ' ORGANISATION. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) (Received This Day, 11.25 a.m;) LONDON, May 7. Wing Commander E. J. Hodsoil, In-spector-General of Civil Defence in Great Britain, commenting on lessons learned from the recent “Baedeker” raids, said they had proved the importance of having a sound framework for air raid precautions in small towns, enabling the services to be reinforced from outside sources if raids were severe. While one man by himself might be able to direct and control important services like gas and water during non-blitz periods, Wing Commander Hodsell added, it was obviously impossible for him to continue to do so after raids, for which reason it was advisable for him to be able to call on technical experts in other centres at the shortest notice. This applied to firewatching services, rescue parties, first aid and also reconstruction. “Baedeker” raids had again emphasised the importance of fire-watching organisation and of adequate preparations for dealing with the homeless and repairing damaged houses. Reception centres and billeting areas outside a blitzed town should also be carefully prepared.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 May 1942, Page 4
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184A.R.P. SERVICES Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 May 1942, Page 4
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