What to do in an emergency

If an emergency occurs try to remain calm and carry out the following:

• If immediate threat to life exists call 999 and request help from the Emergency Services.
• Monitor news channels / local radio / social media channels of trusted sources for official updates – beware of misinformation.
• If possible, check on neighbours especially those who are disabled or elderly and might not be aware of the situation.
• You may be advised to evacuate or remain in your home. Follow any advice given by emergency services.
• If evacuating, remember to consider any medicinal requirements, pets, phones/chargers, emergency contacts
• If there is a risk of a gas leak or any other explosive atmosphere do not turn on any electrical switches, light candles or strike matches.
• If there is an emergency and you have been asked to stay at home, go inside closing all doors and windows and close any non-essential vents. Monitor news channels for updates.

Travel – avoid travelling if current weather warnings are advising against it.  If you do need to travel, in case of breakdown or becoming isolated, have the following in your car:

• Warm and waterproof clothing, gloves, hat, umbrella
• Robust footwear
• Water and some emergency food
• Hi Vis jacket
• Torch