Evacuation

Advice in case of evacuation in an emergency

Do not evacuate unless instructed to do so by the police, fire service, or council.
Plan where to meet your family if you are away from your home and a disaster occurs in your area.
Arrange an alternative place of safety: decide on two relatives/friends in different areas and not immediately local to you, who would be happy for you to use their homes as a meeting point. This means you have an alternative place if one is away or their home is not accessible.
Identify the best evacuation route from your house and ensure that it remains free of obstacles that may prevent you leaving quickly and easily.
Check on neighbours if you can - particularly if they are disabled or elderly.
Pets? Think about what you will do with them. What will you do if you cannot take them with you?
Insure your personal possessions.
Keep safe your insurance company details (name, telephone number and policy number).
Do not forget any prescription medicines you may need.
After the initial alarm has been raised, do not call 999, unless it is absolutely necessary. Listen to the radio and watch the TV for information.
If you smell gas, turn off the supply at the mains.
If you can, tell key family and friends what is happening, and where you are re-locating.
Secure your property on leaving.