Before
- Check that your home is adequately insured and that everything that you want to be covered is covered
- Make sure your property is in good order Learn how and where to turn off your water, electricity and gas supplies *source: evac CARDIFF coping with major emergency Coping with a major emergency*
- Prepare an emergency kit
- Prepare a Home emergency plan
During
- Dial 999 if anyone is in danger, injured or if there is a threat to life •Do not put yourself or others in danger
- Check for injuries to yourself and others, always attend to yourself first
- Be aware of any vulnerable people who may need your help
- Be prepared to evacuate and follow instructions
- Be prepared to go in, stay in and tune into local television and radio
Help and Support
You will not be on your own. Support will be available from the council and charitable organisations.
If an emergency has affected you or your family we can assist you through:
- help centres
- telephone helpline
- web service
More information will become available after an incident has taken place.