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Before an emergency
Advice to help you prepare
- know the risks in your area, click on the following link for risks in your area
- consider putting together a grab bag to keep at home and in the car, for example contacts, important documents, mobile phone charger
- make a list of emergency contacts you may need, for example school and work contact details, insurance, dentist, and keep them where you know you would find them
- consider creating a House Emergency Plan and a Fire Evacuation Plan. Print the following household emergency plan (PDF)
- if you find yourself in a flood zone consider your flood protection
- know the location of your water, gas and electricity supplies to your home and find out how to turn them off
- ensure you have insurance and know where the documents are located
- book yourself on a first aid course so you are prepared for medical emergencies
