General Advice
If you find yourself in the middle of an emergency it is important to:
Make sure 999 has been called if people are injured or if there is a threat to life
Not put yourself or others in danger
Follow the advice of the emergency services
Try to remain calm and think before acting, and try to reassure others
Check for injuries - remember to help yourself before attempting to help others
If you are not involved in the incident, but are close by or believe you may be in danger, in most cases the advice is:
Of course, there are always going to be particular occasions when you should not “go in”to a building, for example if there is a fire. In this case; Get Out, Stay Out and Call Out the Emergency Services
The GO IN, STAY IN, TUNE IN advice is recognised and used around the world.
There is an agreement with radio and TV companies that if there is a major emergency they will interrupt programming to give public safety advice and information about the incident, so that when you TUNE IN locally or nationally anywhere in the UK you’ll get the advice you need.
To prepare for an emergency, you should take time to find out:
Where and how to turn off water, gas and electricity supplies in your home
The emergency procedures for your children at school
The emergency procedures at your workplace
How your family will stay in contact in the event of an emergency
If any elderly or vulnerable neighbours might need your help
How to tune in to your local radio station
In certain very unlikely situations, you may be asked to leave your home by the emergency services.
If this happens, leave as quickly and calmly as possible. And, if you have time:
Turn off electricity, gas and water supplies, unplug appliances and lock all doors and windows
Take your emergency grab bag
If you leave by car, take bottled water and blankets, and tune in to local radio for emergency advice and instructions
