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Emergency Planning



Advice for Residents - Be Prepared.
Civil Contingencies Act 2004


What you can do to help you and your family to be prepared for a major incident, emergency or accident.

You should take time to find out or plan the following.
  • Where and how to turn off water, gas and electric supplies into your home.
  • The emergency procedures for your workplace and for your children at school.
  • How your family will stay in contact in the event of an emergency.
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    Plan a place to meet in the event of an incident.
    Ask a friend outside of the town to be a checkpoint that all members can contact to say they are safe.
  • Remember if you have any elderly or vulnerable neighbours that they might need your help.
  • Know how to tune into your local radio station.
  • Put together an emergency supply kit.
  • Be aware of severe weather warnings (fog, heatwave, high winds, snow & ice) and plan ahead.