Evacuations

What to do if you are evacuated

If you are being evacuated it is because you need to be moved to a place of safety. We know being evacuated from your home or place of work can be very disorienting and stressful.

It is not always possible to prepare in advance. If there is time, put together a home emergency kit.

This kit should contain:

• small rucksack
• cash and credit cards

Personal items:

•  change of clothes
• blanket
• personal hygiene items
• toothbrush & wash kit spare pair of prescription glasses

Food and drink

• bottle of water
• high-energy food
• medication
• personal medication for the next 7 days
• list of all of the medication you take, name and address of your GP
• small first aid kit

Other essentials

• list of all your important contact phone numbers
• mobile phone and charger
• small battery operated radio
• notepad and pen
• disposable camera (with built in flash)
• torch and spare batteries
• insurance information (home contents, gadget, car etc)