Impact of Atomic Tests on Home Survival - Nevada Test Site

Atomic experiments conducted at the Nevada Proving Grounds (subsequently known as the Nevada Test Site) demonstrated the impact on well-maintained residences, dwellings cluttered with refuse and flammables, and houses adorned with reflective white coatings. Emphasizing the pivotal role of cleanliness in civil defense readiness, these tests heightened the prospects of survival. This documentary earned a place in the esteemed 2002 National Film Registry due to its artistic, cultural, and societal significance.

Created by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, this film was sponsored by the National Clean Up - Paint Up - Fix Up Bureau. It was developed in collaboration with the Federal Civil Defense Administration.

"The dingy house on the left. The dirty and littered house on the right. Or the clean, white house in the middle. It is your choice. The reward may be survival."