“9. Publicity Bureau.—To assume charge of distributing leaflets in different languages, disseminate general information, and assist through publicity in bringing about enforcement of all health regulations.
“MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
“Impress every member of the community organization with the seriousness of the situation, and make each one responsible toward having people obey all instructions.
“Remember that it is easier to prevent an epidemic than to stop one when conditions become dangerous.
“Don’t frighten people about the situation, but constantly prevail upon them to be careful in not exposing themselves to disease or spreading it.
“Permit no public gatherings or large groups on street corners, in stores, etc.
“Permit no public funerals, and have a police or health officer attend all funerals to enforce the law in this respect.
“Let ‘Safety First’ be the motto of all people.
“It is especially requested that all schools and churches be closed.”
In pursuance of the resolution adopted at the meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce on October 9, as aforementioned, Dr. Miner gave directions for the establishing of emergency hospitals at the following-named places—in addition to those already arranged for at Wanamie and in the Armory at Wilkes-Barré: Catawissa, Exeter, Hazleton, Dupont, Nanticoke and Plains.[[2]]