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E-Learning Module for Adults
Storms
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Part 2: PreparednessIn part 2 of the Storm module , you will learn:
• Where can you find more information on severe weather?•What to be aware of in your area.
•What can you do to be better prepared?
•How to prepare to drive in storms.•Business owners - What can you do to be better prepared?•The importance of following the advice of the professionals.
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Where can you find more information on severe weather?
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www.meteoalarm.eu
www.meteoalarm.eu will provide the most relevant information needed to prepare for extreme weather, expected to occur somewhere over Europe:
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www.meteoalarm.eu
www.meteoalarm.eu will provide the most relevant information needed to prepare for extreme weather, expected to occur somewhere over Europe:•It will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires, fog, snow or extreme cold with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides.
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www.meteoalarm.eu
www.meteoalarm.eu will provide the most relevant information needed to prepare for extreme weather, expected to occur somewhere over Europe:•It will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires, fog, snow or extreme cold with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides.•In one glance you will be able to see where in Europe the weather might become dangerous.
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www.meteoalarm.eu www.meteoalarm.eu will provide the most relevant information needed to prepare for extreme weather, expected to occur somewhere over Europe:•It will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires, fog, snow or extreme cold with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides.•In one glance you will be able to see where in Europe the weather might become dangerous. •www.meteoalarm.eu is the website that integrates all important severe weather information originating from the official National Public Weather Services across a large number of European countries. This information is presented consistently to ensure coherent interpretation as widely as possible throughout Europe.
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www.meteoalarm.eu
www.meteoalarm.eu is developed for EUMETNET, the Network of European Meteorological Services. This initiative is supported by WMO the World Meteorological Organization.
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www.meteoalarm.eu
The participating countries are:Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Latvia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, United Kingdom.
www.meteoalarm.eu is developed for EUMETNET, the Network of European Meteorological Services. This initiative is supported by WMO the World Meteorological Organization.
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National meteorological services from each country will also provide information and alerts on severe weather. The next slides contain a list of the meteorological services from the EU and neighbouring countries.
National meteorological services
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National meteorological services Germany Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) www.dwd.deUnited Kingdom Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk France Météo-France www.meteo.fr Italy Ufficio Generale Spazio Aereo e Meteorologia (USAM) - Reparto Meteorologia
www.meteoam.it/Spain Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), Ministerio de Agricultura,
Alimentación y Medio Ambiente www.aemet.esNetherlands Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut (KNMI) www.knmi.nl Switzerland MeteoSchweiz / MétéoSuisse / MeteoSvizzera www.meteoschweiz.chBelgium Institut Royal Météorologique de Belgique (IRM) / Koninklijk Meteorologisch
Instituut van België (KMI) www.kmi.beSweden Sveriges meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut (SMHI) www.smhi.se
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National meteorological servicesAustria Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik (ZAMG):www.zamg.ac.atNorway Meteorologisk institutt (met.no):www.met.noPoland Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej (IMGW):www.imgw.plDenmark Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI):www.dmi.dkGreece Εθνική Μετεωρολογική Υπηρεσία (HNMS):www.hnms.grFinland Ilmatieteen laitos / Meteorologiska institutet (FMI):www.fmi.fiPortugal Instituto de Meteorologia (IM):www.meteo.ptIreland Met Éireann:www.met.ieCzech Republic Český hydrometeorologický ústav (CHMI), Družicové Oddělení:www.chmi.czHungary Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat (OMSZ):www.met.huRomania Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat (OMSZ): www.met.hu
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National meteorological services and their websiteSlovakia Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav (SHMU):www.shmu.skCroatia Državni hidrometeorološki zavod (DHMZ):www.meteo.hrSlovenia Agencija Republike Slovenije za Okolje (ARSO):www.arso.gov.siLuxembourg Administration de la navigation aérienne:www.aeroport.public.luLatvia Latvijas Vides, ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas aģentūra (LVGMA):www.meteo.lvLithuania Lietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnyba (LHS), prie Aplinkos ministerijos:
www.meteo.ltIceland Veðurstofa Íslands:www.vedur.isEstonia Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR):www.emhi.eeBulgaria Национален институт по метеорология и хидрология (INMH):
www.meteo.bgSerbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia:www.hidmet.gov.rs
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Example: The Met Office (UK)
The Met Office warns the public and emergency responders of severe weather, which has the potential to cause danger to life or widespread disruption, through its National Severe Weather Warning Service. This service includes warnings for rain, snow, wind, fog and ice or any combination of these.
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Example: The Met Office (UK)
The Met Office warns the public and emergency responders of severe weather, which has the potential to cause danger to life or widespread disruption, through its National Severe Weather Warning Service. This service includes warnings for rain, snow, wind, fog and ice or any combination of these.
The warning symbols used by the Met Office are :
Source: Met Office
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Example: The Met Office (UK)
You should always check your local weather forecast and look out for any warnings. Warnings are given a colour by the Met Office depending on a combination of the likelihood of the weather occurring and the impact such weather would have, i.e. flooding from rain or damage from wind.
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Example: The Met Office (UK)
You should always check your local weather forecast and look out for any warnings. Warnings are given a colour by the Met Office depending on a combination of the likelihood of the weather occurring and the impact such weather would have, i.e. flooding from rain or damage from wind.
There are basic messages attached to each of the colours and these are as follows:
Source: Met Office
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Example: The Met Office (UK)
For more information on the colour types and what these mean please visit the Met Office webpage at: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/guide/weather/severe-weather-advice
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Example: The Met Office (UK)
For more information on the colour types and what these mean please visit the Met Office webpage at: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/guide/weather/severe-weather-advice
The 5 warning symbols – rain, wind, snow, ice and fog – will appear in one of the above colours and you should visit the Met Office website to obtain advice on what to do to mitigate the impacts of these weather types.
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Other means of finding out
information about forthcoming
weather include
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Other means of finding out
information about forthcoming
weather include
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Emergency Services and Local Authority Websites
RadioTelevision
SmartphoneSocial media
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What to be aware of in your area
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Find out if there are any weather related issues where you currently live or plan to live.
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Find out if there are any weather related issues where you currently live or plan to live.
The national meteorological services from your country should provide you with such information or links on where to find such information.
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Find out if there are any weather related issues where you currently live or plan to live.
The national meteorological services from your country should provide you with such information or links on where to find such information. Go back to
the list of national
meteorological
services
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Example: The UK
Find out if you’re at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, surface water or reservoirs, in the UK, by visiting https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding. This link also allows you to find out if you’re at risk of flooding now or in the next 3 days. You have the option to sign up to the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Service, which is a free service that will issue warnings by phone, email or text message, or alternatively you can call the Environment Agency Floodline 24/7 on 0345 988 1188.
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What can you do to be better prepared?
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Get your house ready for severe weather
Severe weather can cause a number of problems in your home, such as:
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Get your house ready for severe weather
Severe weather can cause a number of problems in your home, such as:•Older houses and properties that are poorly insulated will be difficult to keep warm in cold weather.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
Severe weather can cause a number of problems in your home, such as:•Older houses and properties that are poorly insulated will be difficult to keep warm in cold weather.•Pipes inside your home may freeze and split when temperatures drop below freezing, causing them to burst.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
Severe weather can cause a number of problems in your home, such as:•Older houses and properties that are poorly insulated will be difficult to keep warm in cold weather.•Pipes inside your home may freeze and split when temperatures drop below freezing, causing them to burst.•Storms may disrupt power and gas supplies, leaving you without electricity and heating.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
Severe weather can cause a number of problems in your home, such as:•Older houses and properties that are poorly insulated will be difficult to keep warm in cold weather.•Pipes inside your home may freeze and split when temperatures drop below freezing, causing them to burst.•Storms may disrupt power and gas supplies, leaving you without electricity and heating.•Heavy snow and ice around your home may cause leaks and even flooding as it melts.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
Severe weather can cause a number of problems in your home, such as:•Older houses and properties that are poorly insulated will be difficult to keep warm in cold weather.•Pipes inside your home may freeze and split when temperatures drop below freezing, causing them to burst.•Storms may disrupt power and gas supplies, leaving you without electricity and heating.•Heavy snow and ice around your home may cause leaks and even flooding as it melts.•High winds may damage roofs, chimneys, guttering and drainpipes. Trees may be blown down and loose garden furniture, sheds and fences can all cause damage to your property.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
There are a number of ways you can better protect your home against the effects of severe weather, including:
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Get your house ready for severe weather
There are a number of ways you can better protect your home against the effects of severe weather, including:•Insulating your loft and wall cavities, lagging your pipes and draught-proof windows and doors will help keep heat in, as well as helping to cut costs. Drawing curtains and keeping your radiators free of obstructions can also help to improve efficiency.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
There are a number of ways you can better protect your home against the effects of severe weather, including:•Insulating your loft and wall cavities, lagging your pipes and draught-proof windows and doors will help keep heat in, as well as helping to cut costs. Drawing curtains and keeping your radiators free of obstructions can also help to improve efficiency.•If you are going away for a few days, consider setting your heating to come on for at least an hour a day. This will stop pipes freezing and bursting.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
There are a number of ways you can better protect your home against the effects of severe weather, including:•Insulating your loft and wall cavities, lagging your pipes and draught-proof windows and doors will help keep heat in, as well as helping to cut costs. Drawing curtains and keeping your radiators free of obstructions can also help to improve efficiency.•If you are going away for a few days, consider setting your heating to come on for at least an hour a day. This will stop pipes freezing and bursting.•Make sure your household are aware of where to find a torch and spare batteries in case there is a power cut. If you use candles and heating appliances, remember to blow them out or switch them off if you leave the room, as these can be dangerous if left unattended. Do not leave children alone with them.
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Get your house ready for severe weather
There are a number of ways you can better protect your home against the effects of severe weather, including:•Insulating your loft and wall cavities, lagging your pipes and draught-proof windows and doors will help keep heat in, as well as helping to cut costs. Drawing curtains and keeping your radiators free of obstructions can also help to improve efficiency.•If you are going away for a few days, consider setting your heating to come on for at least an hour a day. This will stop pipes freezing and bursting.•Make sure your household are aware of where to find a torch and spare batteries in case there is a power cut. If you use candles and heating appliances, remember to blow them out or switch them off if you leave the room, as these can be dangerous if left unattended. Do not leave children alone with them.•If you are older, disabled, rely on electricity for medical equipment or on a low income then contact your fuel supplier about their Priority Service Register for vulnerable customers. They will tell you what this service provides and if you are eligible.
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Home Emergency Plan
To be able to react safely during an emergency such as; fire, flood, loss of power, etc., it is important to be prepared. A good way to be prepared is to make an emergency plan for your house. If you are a parent, then make sure to involve your kids. Every member of the household should know the plan and have discussed it.
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Home Emergency Plan
To be able to react safely during an emergency such as; fire, flood, loss of power, etc., it is important to be prepared. A good way to be prepared is to make an emergency plan for your house. If you are a parent, then make sure to involve your kids. Every member of the household should know the plan and have discussed it.
An emergency plan is a plan of what to do during an emergency such as a storm, and what to do before leaving your house, if necessary.
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Home Emergency Plan
The next slides contain suggestions for your Home Emergency Plan. However, the Plan should always be adapted to your household.
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Who to contact and how?
Content of your
Emergency Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other
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Content of your
Emergency Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Content of your
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?• Be aware of people especially exposed in the
situationContent of
your Emergency
Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?• Be aware of people especially exposed in the
situationWhat about pets?
•Are you able to bring them to the evacuation centre? Content of
your Emergency
Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?• Be aware of people especially exposed in the
situationWhat about pets?
•Are you able to bring them to the evacuation centre? •How to transport them?
Content of your
Emergency Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?• Be aware of people especially exposed in the
situationWhat about pets?
•Are you able to bring them to the evacuation centre? •How to transport them?
What can be moved – e.g. in case of flood?
•Furniture, cars, electronics, personal belongings, etc.
Content of your
Emergency Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?• Be aware of people especially exposed in the
situationWhat about pets?
•Are you able to bring them to the evacuation centre? •How to transport them?
What can be moved – e.g. in case of flood?
•Furniture, cars, electronics, personal belongings, etc.
Check your insurance•Make sure it covers in case of a natural disaster
Content of your
Emergency Plan (1)
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Who to contact and how?•Where to meet and how to contact each other?Have an agreed meeting place in case you are not together or able to contact each other•Make a list of the most important contact persons:Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?• Be aware of people especially exposed in the
situationWhat about pets?
•Are you able to bring them to the evacuation centre? •How to transport them?
What can be moved – e.g. in case of flood?
•Furniture, cars, electronics, personal belongings, etc.
Check your insurance•Make sure it covers in case of a natural disaster•Have the policy number ready
Content of your
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Emergency Plan (2)
How to turn off electricity, gas and water
•Mark important electrical outlets to make sure none are forgotten
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Emergency Plan (2)
How to turn off electricity, gas and water
•Mark important electrical outlets to make sure none are forgotten
Know your way out in case of fire•Where are the keys if the door is locked?
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Content of your
Emergency Plan (2)
How to turn off electricity, gas and water
•Mark important electrical outlets to make sure none are forgotten
Know your way out in case of fire•Where are the keys if the door is locked?•Practice finding way out crawling on the floor blindfolded
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Emergency Plan (2)
How to turn off electricity, gas and water
•Mark important electrical outlets to make sure none are forgotten
Know your way out in case of fire•Where are the keys if the door is locked?•Practice finding way out crawling on the floor blindfolded
Emergency numberCall 999 at severe acute illness, accidents and life-threatening situations
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Content of your
Emergency Plan (2)
How to turn off electricity, gas and water
•Mark important electrical outlets to make sure none are forgotten
Know your way out in case of fire•Where are the keys if the door is locked?•Practice finding way out crawling on the floor blindfolded
Remember the grab bag a bag with the most essential
things
Emergency numberCall 999 at severe acute illness, accidents and life-threatening situations
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Home Emergency Plan
Make sure to practise the plan together with your household. It is important that you all know it and know what to do in case of an emergency. This will help keep you safe and protect the most important belongings. Pretend there is an emergency and try to follow the plan, escape the house, seek high ground or whatever chosen scenario.
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How to make a grab bag
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How to make a grab bag
Consider putting together an emergency “Grab Bag” of essential items and information which you might need if you have to leave your home in a hurry.
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How to make a grab bag
Consider putting together an emergency “Grab Bag” of essential items and information which you might need if you have to leave your home in a hurry.
It is not necessary to have all the items in the “bag”, but be aware of where they are if you choose to, or are recommended, to evacuate your home at short notice, so you can quickly gather the contents together.
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How to make a grab bag
Consider putting together an emergency “Grab Bag” of essential items and information which you might need if you have to leave your home in a hurry.
It is not necessary to have all the items in the “bag”, but be aware of where they are if you choose to, or are recommended, to evacuate your home at short notice, so you can quickly gather the contents together.
The “bag” could be a holdall or shopping bag, as long as you and your household members know what and where it is when needed.
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Suggested content for your Grab
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A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
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A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
Any medications or prescriptions.
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A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies, deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place these inside a waterproof bag or container.
Any medications or prescriptions.
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A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies, deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A radio (battery or windup) with spare batteries.
Any medications or prescriptions.
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A first aid kit.
A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies, deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A radio (battery or windup) with spare batteries.
Any medications or prescriptions.
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A first aid kit.
A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies, deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up) with spare batteries. A radio (battery or
windup) with spare batteries.
Any medications or prescriptions.
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A first aid kit.
A copy of your Home Emergency Plan / checklist or list of key contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies, deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up) with spare batteries. A radio (battery or
windup) with spare batteries.
Any medications or prescriptions.
Child care supplies (nappies, feeding bottles, formula, clothes etc.)
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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.Mobile phone and charger.
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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener.
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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.
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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or disabled people.
Toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.
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Spare house and/or car keys.
Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or disabled people.
Toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.
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Spare house and/or car keys.
Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or disabled people.
Jewellery.Toiletries and sanitary supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.
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Other important or critical supplies you might need.
Pet carrier, collar, lead and pet food.
Notepad and pencil.
Spare spectacles or contact lenses and solution, if required.
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Power Cuts
During the storm and high winds it is possible that you will lose electricity at your house
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Keep your energy supplier’s emergency number handy –Store the number on your mobile phone and make sure you have the number in the contact list of your Home Emergency Plan (always have a paper copy of this handy). Your supplier’s Emergency Team should be available 24 hours a day.
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Keep your energy supplier’s emergency number handy –Store the number on your mobile phone and make sure you have the number in the contact list of your Home Emergency Plan (always have a paper copy of this handy). Your supplier’s Emergency Team should be available 24 hours a day.
Keep a torch in a convenient place – Keep a battery powered or wind-up torch handy and ensure that everyone in the household knows where it is.
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Keep your energy supplier’s emergency number handy –Store the number on your mobile phone and make sure you have the number in the contact list of your Home Emergency Plan (always have a paper copy of this handy). Your supplier’s Emergency Team should be available 24 hours a day.
Keep you mobile charged – Many modern phones require mains electricity to work. Have a mobile phone handy and consider purchasing a portable charger to keep it charged. Also consider buying an analogue telephone as a back-up.
Keep a torch in a convenient place – Keep a battery powered or wind-up torch handy and ensure that everyone in the household knows where it is.
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Keep your energy supplier’s emergency number handy –Store the number on your mobile phone and make sure you have the number in the contact list of your Home Emergency Plan (always have a paper copy of this handy). Your supplier’s Emergency Team should be available 24 hours a day.
Keep you mobile charged – Many modern phones require mains electricity to work. Have a mobile phone handy and consider purchasing a portable charger to keep it charged. Also consider buying an analogue telephone as a back-up.
Consider the Priority Services Register – If you have any special requirements, i.e. medical equipment, then contact your energy supplier about joining their Priority Services Register.
Keep a torch in a convenient place – Keep a battery powered or wind-up torch handy and ensure that everyone in the household knows where it is.
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Have a radio handy – Keep a battery powered or wind-up radio handy, as you may be able to receive updates via your local radio station.
Power cut
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Plenty of food & water – Keep some food that does not require cooking and have some bottled water handy.
Have a radio handy – Keep a battery powered or wind-up radio handy, as you may be able to receive updates via your local radio station.
Power cut
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Have warm clothes and blankets at the ready – You may lose your main source of heating. Consider buying a portable heater.
Plenty of food & water – Keep some food that does not require cooking and have some bottled water handy.
Have a radio handy – Keep a battery powered or wind-up radio handy, as you may be able to receive updates via your local radio station.
Power cut
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Back up your data files – regularly back-up work and important files on your computer. You don’t want to lose it all during a power cut.
Have warm clothes and blankets at the ready – You may lose your main source of heating. Consider buying a portable heater.
Plenty of food & water – Keep some food that does not require cooking and have some bottled water handy.
Have a radio handy – Keep a battery powered or wind-up radio handy, as you may be able to receive updates via your local radio station.
Power cut
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Check your medical equipment – If you use electrically powered medical equipment in your home, ensure your equipment has a battery back-up. Power
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If you have a mains operated stair lift, check that it has a battery back-up. If it doesn’t, make enquiries to have one fitted. Also check if there is a manual release to return the lift to ground level.
Check your medical equipment – If you use electrically powered medical equipment in your home, ensure your equipment has a battery back-up. Power
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Make sure you have enough fuel in the car – Try to keep your vehicle’s fuel tank at least half full. Service stations may not be able to pump fuel during a power outage
If you have a mains operated stair lift, check that it has a battery back-up. If it doesn’t, make enquiries to have one fitted. Also check if there is a manual release to return the lift to ground level.
Check your medical equipment – If you use electrically powered medical equipment in your home, ensure your equipment has a battery back-up. Power
cut
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How to prepare to drive in storms
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General advice
If you are planning to travel during wintry weather, check the weather forecasts and ensure you have the items listed below.
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General advice
If you are planning to travel during wintry weather, check the weather forecasts and ensure you have the items listed below. CONSIDER WHETHER YOUR TRAVEL IS NECESSARY AND ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE ADVICE OF THE PROFESSIONALS.
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General advice
•If driving is unavoidable, simple preparations can make your journey safer.
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General advice
•If driving is unavoidable, simple preparations can make your journey safer.•Most of the following are tips for day to day motoring which gain extra importance in severe weather situations such as storms.
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•If driving is unavoidable, simple preparations can make your journey safer.•Most of the following are tips for day to day motoring which gain extra importance in severe weather situations such as storms.•For more detailed information and guidance consult motoring organisations such as RAC and AA. Image courtesy of digitalart at
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Keep your vehicle well maintained by carrying out the following checks.•Battery – ensure your battery is charging correctly and always ensure you switch off radios / lights and other electrical circuits when parking to minimise battery drain.
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Keep your vehicle well maintained by carrying out the following checks.•Battery – ensure your battery is charging correctly and always ensure you switch off radios / lights and other electrical circuits when parking to minimise battery drain.•Coolant – ensure coolant levels are within the manufacturer’s recommended levels and add anti-freeze for winter driving in the right ratio to protect your engine.
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Keep your vehicle well maintained by carrying out the following checks.•Battery – ensure your battery is charging correctly and always ensure you switch off radios / lights and other electrical circuits when parking to minimise battery drain.•Coolant – ensure coolant levels are within the manufacturer’s recommended levels and add anti-freeze for winter driving in the right ratio to protect your engine.•Oil – check levels at least once every week.
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Keep your vehicle well maintained by carrying out the following checks.•Battery – ensure your battery is charging correctly and always ensure you switch off radios / lights and other electrical circuits when parking to minimise battery drain.•Coolant – ensure coolant levels are within the manufacturer’s recommended levels and add anti-freeze for winter driving in the right ratio to protect your engine.•Oil – check levels at least once every week.•Tyres – check tread levels to ensure you are not on or below recommended minimum depth as your vehicle will not have the necessary grip in wet, windy or icy conditions. In winter consider the need for snow tyres or snow chains subject to forecasts and conditions.
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Keep your vehicle well maintained by carrying out the following checks.•Battery – ensure your battery is charging correctly and always ensure you switch off radios / lights and other electrical circuits when parking to minimise battery drain.•Coolant – ensure coolant levels are within the manufacturer’s recommended levels and add anti-freeze for winter driving in the right ratio to protect your engine.•Oil – check levels at least once every week.•Tyres – check tread levels to ensure you are not on or below recommended minimum depth as your vehicle will not have the necessary grip in wet, windy or icy conditions. In winter consider the need for snow tyres or snow chains subject to forecasts and conditions.•Wipers and screen wash – check the wipers and washers are operating properly and that the screen wash concentrate is adequate for the conditions – cold or icy screens will freeze screen wash if not mixed with suitable anti-freeze solutions.
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•Don’t forget to check that your Vehicle Emergency Kit is stocked and any torch batteries are still charged.
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•Don’t forget to check that your Vehicle Emergency Kit is stocked and any torch batteries are still charged.•Carry Road Hazard Signs and / or lights in case of breakdown or a need to stop in severe weather conditions, so you can be seen by other motorists.
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•Don’t forget to check that your Vehicle Emergency Kit is stocked and any torch batteries are still charged.•Carry Road Hazard Signs and / or lights in case of breakdown or a need to stop in severe weather conditions, so you can be seen by other motorists.•Carry a high visibility coat or surcoat in case you have to be out of the vehicle in poor visibility conditions – rain / fog / snow / night-time.
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Emergency Car Kit
Consider putting together an emergency kit for your car in case you are stranded.
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A first aid kit.
Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food (nuts, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener)
Basic toolkit (pliers, screwdriver, spanners)
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A first aid kit.
Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food (nuts, energy bars, tinned food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up) with spare batteries. A radio (battery or
windup) with spare batteries.
Foam tyre sealant
Jump start cables
Basic toolkit (pliers, screwdriver, spanners)
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Boots or wellington boots
Mobile phone and charger.
Road atlas or satellite navigation
Blankets or sleeping bags
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Pet supplies
Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots
Mobile phone and charger.
Road atlas or satellite navigation
Blankets or sleeping bags
Shovel
Ice scraper & de-icer
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Make an emergency kit for your car
If you’re driving in snow you may also want to consider the following items:
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If you’re driving in snow you may also want to consider the following items:
•Snow socks
•Chains
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Do you run a business? Then what can you do to be better prepared?
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Have you assessed the risks from severe weather?
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Have you assessed the risks from severe weather?
Does your business operate in a floodplain?
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).•Location of first aid kit.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).•Location of first aid kit.•Location of any stored flammable products, including chemicals.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).•Location of first aid kit.•Location of any stored flammable products, including chemicals.•Identify stock, equipment and possessions that may need special protective measures.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).•Location of first aid kit.•Location of any stored flammable products, including chemicals.•Identify stock, equipment and possessions that may need special protective measures.•Think about computers, tables/heavy furniture, vehicles, paper files, electrical items, chairs/stools, databases, soft furnishings, computer files, staff files.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).•Location of first aid kit.•Location of any stored flammable products, including chemicals.•Identify stock, equipment and possessions that may need special protective measures.•Think about computers, tables/heavy furniture, vehicles, paper files, electrical items, chairs/stools, databases, soft furnishings, computer files, staff files.•Identify any protective materials such as sand bags, boarding for doors and windows, plastic sheeting and plastic bags, pallets.
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Make a business continuity plan,A business continuity plan, may contain the following information:•Staff contact list.•List of staff who may need assistance in the event of severe weather.•Service cut-off locations (electricity, gas and water).•Location of first aid kit.•Location of any stored flammable products, including chemicals.•Identify stock, equipment and possessions that may need special protective measures.•Think about computers, tables/heavy furniture, vehicles, paper files, electrical items, chairs/stools, databases, soft furnishings, computer files, staff files.•Identify any protective materials such as sand bags, boarding for doors and windows, plastic sheeting and plastic bags, pallets.•Think about copying important documentation and storing it in a safe location, raise important items of equipment above ground level.
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Video: Have you assessed the risks from severe weather?
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For further advice on emergency preparedness please visit
•https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-emergencies/preparing-for-emergencies
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The importance of following the advice of the professionals
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Follow the advice of the professionals
Listen out for national and local advice and guidance. Look out for weather bulletins, traffic warnings, news alerts from Emergency Services about travel (road, rail, air and sea).
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Follow the advice of the professionals
Listen out for national and local advice and guidance. Look out for weather bulletins, traffic warnings, news alerts from Emergency Services about travel (road, rail, air and sea).
Consider - do you really need to go out during a storm?
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Follow the advice of the professionals
Listen out for national and local advice and guidance. Look out for weather bulletins, traffic warnings, news alerts from Emergency Services about travel (road, rail, air and sea).
Consider - do you really need to go out during a storm?
If advised to stay indoors, do so and if you are told to leave your house, then you need to do it, even though it may go against your instinct to stay within the security of your own home.
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