Evacuation advice
If instructions are issued by the Emergency Services and/or local authority representatives that evacuation of your premises is advised then:
- Respond to instructions.
- Remain calm and leave as quickly as possible.
- Gather family and pets together.
- Use the transport made available.
- Take with you:
- Your "Emergency pack"
- Change of warm clothing and blankets
- Toiletries and everyday medicines
- If appropriate, baby clothing, nappies and associated toiletries
- Special foods
- Important documents, immediate valuables and important telephone numbers of friends and relatives
- Baskets or cages and leads for pets
- Personal items such as glasses, mobile telephone, keys, cash or credit cards
- Make sure fires are out and turn off gas, water and electricity. Allow adequate ventilation prior to turning them back on.
- Secure your property.
- Report to the allocated Emergency Reception Rest Centre.
- If you decide to stay with relatives or friends for the duration then please tell the Police or a local authority officer. This will save someone hunting for you if they think that you are missing