There is a lot you can do now to prepare yourself and your
family for emergencies and disruptive events.
This section suggests some straightforward, commonsense actions
that could stand you in good stead in a wide range of
situations.
Making the time to agree a household emergency plan will help you and
your family stay safe in all kinds of emergencies.
And putting together an emergency kit means you
will have the information and equipment you need to hand, whatever
the situation.
In an emergency you should call 999 and follow instructions.
The emergency services are trained and equipped to respond to
all kinds of emergencies. If the emergency is serious and affects
many people, they will be very busy and so you should be able to
help yourself, and others, where you can.
Think about carrying one or more ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact numbers on your
mobile phone or in your wallet or purse. This means that if they
need to, emergency responders like paramedics can contact people
who know you, and potentially get important medical information, as
quickly as possible.
We acknowledge the help of the Red Cross, which has has provided
some of the information on this site. More information and
resources to help individuals, communities and organisations be
better prepared to cope with emergencies is available on
the Informed. Prepared. Together. website.