Frozen Water

The recent cold weather spell across much of the US and Europe has resulted in several deaths, largely due to the actions of people who are not used to such conditions. There have, of course, been several cases where homeless people actually froze to death. I think that speaks volumes about our society and it's priorities. Up until the 1990's, Britain's Central Office of Information produced dozens of public information films (or PIFs, like the US PSAs). Here are some which deal with winter weather:










Some might think of these relics as the product of an authoritarian govt, or the "nanny state". Unfortunately, there are people who need this advice and I think we would be better off if films of this sort were shown today, and that it is a sign of a govt which is concerned with the welfare of the public (which is, after all, it's job).