There is information and help available from the emergency services (Police, Fire and Rescue Service and Ambulance), the County Council, your local council and others, but there is much you can do to help yourself be prepared until help arrives.
If you are prepared for possible risks, you can reduce the impact on your home, yourself and your family. There are many ways to help prepare with ideas and information below.
- Do you have a household evacuation plan if you ever had to leave in an emergency? A household emergency plan can help reduce the effects on your life and your loved ones.
- Are you signed up for the Priority Services Register (if eligible) to assist in times of energy outage?
- Do you have an emergency grab bag in case of any emergency?
- Are you able to receive emergency alerts and warnings?
See our Household emergency plan below for assistance.
Household emergency plan (PDF, 204KB)Useful links
- Preparing for emergencies (GOV.UK) - Government guidance on preparing for emergencies.
- National Risk Register 2023 (GOV.UK) - The National Risk Register outlines the most serious risks facing the United Kingdom.
- RSPCA - Planning for pets in an emergency.
- Preparing for emergencies | British Red Cross - Advice from the British Red Cross.