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.
- Plan how to escape quickly in the event of a fire or gas leak.
- Ensure exits and exit routes are kept clear – these are your fire escapes.
- Fit smoke alarms on each floor of your house, test the batteries regularly and change them every year.
- Agree with your family where to meet if you cannot get to your home and how you will stay in contact.
- Teach your children how and when to call emergency services.
- Pack a bag of essential items – medication, insurance documents, and identity documents.
- Have a first aid kit in your home and car and learn first aid – download a first aid app for your Smart Phone, such as the free app from the Red Cross
- Ensure you have sufficient house and contents insurance and find out if it covers temporary accommodation.
- Keep up to date with the news for example radio, TV, social media, internet, and so on.
Preparing an Emergency Grab Bag
In an emergency situation you may need to leave your home in a hurry, so it’s important to have a few necessities to hand.
Ideally, prepare a small easy-to-carry bag with essentials and store it in an accessible place ready to go. At the very least, have an up-to-date check list for things to put into your emergency grab bag.
Contents of your Emergeny Grab B
Other essential items can vary
according to your needs and the
weather, but may include:
Supplies for babies and children
Flood, formula and drink
Change of clothing
Nappies
Toys, books and activities
Food and water
Bottled drinking water
Special food needs
Canned or dried food
Copies of insurance documents
Anti-bacterial hand wipes/gel
Blankets and sleeping bags
Sun hats and sunscreen
Toilet paper
Rubbish bags
Thermos flasks
Pet supplies
The bag contents will vary depending on your needs but may include:
Emergency items
Essential/prescribed medication
Glasses/contact lenses
Useful phone numbers
Mobile phone and charger
House and car keys
Money and credit cards
First aid kit
Basic toiletries
Torch and radio
Gather Information on Hazards & Support Services available
Sign up for Flood Warnings
(Click on the diagram above for full details)
Is your house at risk of flooding?
(Click on the logo above for full details)
Sign up for MetOffice Weather Alerts
(Click in the logo above for further advise from The Met Office)
Registering for Priority Services
- For UK Power Networks, CLICK HERE
- For Cadent Gas Networks, CLICK HERE
- For Anglian Water, CLICK HERE
