23 May 2012
We don't like to think about emergencies happening, but nowhere is totally safe. An emergency can happen anywhere. What would you do if the Police knocked on your door in the middle of the night to ask you to leave your home because of the danger of a nearby emergency? Would you be ready?
Families and households can and do cope with emergencies by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility
The chances of being involved in a major emergency are low however, it could happen. The following outline the key things you can do to help prepare you and your family in the event of a major emergency.
- Think about the type of major emergencies that could affect you and your family
- Think about what hazards and risks you face in your home and take action to reduce the risk to your family
- Develop a household PLAN for responding to an emergency
- Prepare the equipment, food and water you will need
- Make sure your children know what to do in the event of a major emergency and practice your emergency plan
- Don’t forget the safety of your family pet
