Emergency Advice
Preparing for an Emergency
It is unlikely that any of us will ever be caught in an emergency or disaster but they can happen anywhere at any time and when you are least expecting it.
Industrial accidents, severe weather, fires, transport accidents and many other emergencies can strike without warning and have the possibility of disrupting and threatening lives and the community.
This section explains basic steps that should be taken by individuals so that if an emergency does occur you can be prepared to deal with it.
Information in this section includes:
The UK government sent out a leaflet in 2004 to all households called preparing for Emergencies - What you need to Know'
The booklet contains useful information and steps that you can take to help yourself and your family in the event of an emergency.
The Preparing for Emergencies| website contains all the information in the booklet plus any additional information and updates that has been made available by the government.
Local TV & Radio
During an emergency tune into you local TV or Radio stations: