It is important to prepare for emergency situations in order to minimise the effects to yourself.
5 steps to take now
- make a list of important contact numbers
- consider creating emergency procedures for your household
- know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies
- tune into either BBC Radio Sheffield (88.6, 104.1 and 94.7FM), Hallam FM (97.4, 103.4 and 102.9FM) or Rother FM (96.1FM)
- learn some basic First Aid
Emergency kit
An emergency kit can be tailored to your own needs, however you should have:
- a torch with spare batteries
- portable radio with spare batteries (or a wind-up radio)
- First Aid kit
- blankets
- tinned food
- bottled water
You should also make sure you have similar provisions in your car.
Evacuation
If necessary you may be asked to evacuate your home by the emergency services or a council representative, if this happens you should:
- follow any instructions given by an official source
- collect your emergency kit
- secure your property
- gather pets together
- report to allocated Emergency Reception Centre or inform the police or local authority if you plan to stay elsewhere