a OFICIAL USE ONLY | OFFICIAL USE ONLY I. PUBLIC EDUCATION PRECEDING AND DURING SERIES 1. The objectives of this phase of the information plan are to inform the general public as fully as possible, particu- larly in the Nevada Test Site area, through- and, as necessary, out the nation regarding the purposes of tests and the controls ww used to safeguard health and property. 2. During the pre-operational period, the Albuquerque Operations Office, with cooperation of AEC Headquarters Divisions and Offices, will: (— ! a. Notify State, county and local officials in the NTS area of the forthcoming tests and safety precautions to be used. —— te fe tay teeay tae : ‘ rouporte t bh. Notify personal and enterprises whose activities may be affected, of the resumption of tests. c. Arrange for meetings with veterinarians, physicians and public health officials of the various states near NTS to discuss forthcoming operations and the medical aspects of radiation fallout. The Division of Biology — ( . Somme : and Medicine will cooperate with the Test Organization in the conduct of the meetings. d. Send test officials to visit NTS region communities to answer any questions raised by local officials or the general public relating to on-site controls, off-site controls and fallout. The area to be covered probably will extend to Salt Lake City, all communities in the vicinity of NTS and areas in Arizona and Cealifornia where such action appears necessary. e. Provide news media in the areas around NTS with adequate information on this subject. 3. Material to be issued a. The motion picture, as needed. includes: "Atomic tests in Nevada" b. Copies of a booklet, revised and updated on opinion leaders, by Test Organization and by radiation monitors; by Division of Information Services to national media. oF to schools, public officials, news media and other pote, "Atomic Test Effects in the Nevada Test Site Region", e. Dr. Gordon Dunning's JAMA article "Protecting the Public During Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test TY ro. eps of national media representatives. OFFICIAL USE ONLY PR ANOE StiatPre ahkceoeiainsier teae eaa,teesase r a ¥ Site", for use in the NTS area and for backgrounding ~— © so