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Readiness for emergencies

YOU SHOULD STORE WATER

• Use clean soft drink bottles, not milk bottles.
• Fill to overflowing from the cold tap. Replace the cap.
• Store bottles away from sunlight.
• Change water every 12 months.
• You need at least nine litres for every person in your household (three day's supply).
• Store safe water at home, at work and at school.

Be self-sufficient for at least three days.

HAVE A SURVIVAL KIT

• Emergency water (three litres per person per day minimum).
• No-perishable foods.
• Battery operated radio.
• First Aid Kit.
• Essential Medications.
• Emergency lighting (torch and spare batteries, lightsticks).
• Toilet paper, large bucket and plastic bags (for making an emergency toilet).
• Blankets and warm waterproof clothing.
• Alternative cooking methods (gas cooker, BBQ).
• Pet and animal supplies.
• Baby supplies.

HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN

• Find out what emergencies could happen in your area.
• Know what to do in an earthquake, flood, fire or chemical spill etc.
• Know your neighbours and plan to support each other.
• Where necessary, arrange with a near neighbour to look after your dependants at home. The emergency may prevent you from returning immediately.
• Ensure that everyone knows how to safely turn off the power, gas and water.
• Arrange authorised people to collect children from school. Give the list to the school. Schools are responsible for uncollected children in emergencies.
• Talk to your family about what you will do and where you will meet.
• Keep important documents in a safe place.
• Find out where your nearest Civil Defence Centre or Community Emergency Centre is.

 

 

 

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