From my Childhood- duck and cover

 In Alaska we could see on a map how close Russia was to us and any day now and at any time they might bomb us with an atomic bomb.  That is what we all knew to be true.  To protect us and keep us safe from the bomb blast, we were taught to duck and cover.  We would have air raid practice!  Sirens go off and you hide under your desk!!  There is nothing more frightening than to have air raid sirens go off!!  For most of my adult life I would freak out inside when I'd hear sirens.  Wonder who thought of this brilliant idea to protect us from a bomb blast?  My heart was always pounding so loud that I thought I'd pass out!