Planning for Emergencies at Home
Whilst infrequent, emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. If you are involved in an emergency or witness to it, dial 999 and alert the Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard Services. This website provides lots of information on the risks you may face and how to prepare for emergencies.
What Can I Do?
Prepare but don't panic! Emergencies are unlikely but they can happen, and with a few small steps you can prepare for the unexpected. You should try to be prepared for these types of things to have an impact on you & your family: -
- Power cuts, or disruption to gas or water supplies
- Flooding at home, on the roads or at your place of business
- Severe weather, storms, high winds or snow & ice
- Loss of telephone or internet services
- Evacuation from your home or business
- Being confined indoors at home, at work or somewhere else for a period of time
- Unplanned seperation from family members
- Becoming stranded or severely delayed on a journey in your car or on public transport
STEP 1 - Preparation
Make a houshold emergency plan: This simple step can help keep your family safe during an emergency. Be sure to consult everyone in your house about the plan as you complete it. Find out how to turn off home gas, electricity and water supplies...
STEP 2 - During an Emergency
What to do during an emergency: Don't put yourself or others in danger. If you or someone else is in imminent danger of harm or to life call 999 and choose from Fire, Ambulance or Police...
STEP 3 - Recovering from an emergency
Returning home: The Emergency Services or Local Authorities will let you know when it is safe to go home and will provide information about specific actions you should take. Once you’re home: Contact relevant utility companies if damage has occurred...
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