There are a variety of things you can do to make sure that you and your family are prepared for an emergency situation. Consider the following items and how many of them you can answer ‘yes’ to.
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We understand the risks that are posed | |
We can survive without power or water for three days | |
We have got alternative methods to get to work/school | |
Our family knows what to do in an emergency | |
We have an emergency grab bag for emergency situations |
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Our home and its contents are adequately insured | |
We know how to turn off the gas, water and electricity in our home |
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We are able to stay in touch with our family |
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It is clear what we would do if we had to evacuate our home | |
We know who to contact in the event of an emergency | |
We know our neighbours and who may need extra help | |
We keep our important documents together in a safe place |
It is not essential for you to complete all of these activities, some may not be relevant to your personal situation. However, the more of these activities that you can complete, the better prepared you and your family will be for an emergency.
If you would like advice or support on how best to complete these activities, see our My emergency plan booklet or contact us: email emergencyplanning@islington.gov.uk.