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Emergency evacuation
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Evacuation of property will only happen in extreme circumstances
If you are asked to evacuate:
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Don't panic - remain calm - stop to think! |
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Act speedily |
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Check on neighbours - do they know? |
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Respond to instructions from the emergency services |
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Report to the specified location and await further guidance |
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Special arrangements will be made for the care of the sick and the elderly |
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Use the checklist on this page |
| Evacuation checklist |
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Gather family and pets together |
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Turn off gas, water, electricity and all household appliances |
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If you have time, make sure open fires are put out, or at least guarded |
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Get together warm clothing and sleeping bags, blankets or duvets |
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Get together medicines in use and special foods for babies - and remember food for pets! |
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Secure and lock your property |
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Do not return home until you are told to do so |
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On your return, do not use gas or other appliances unless you know it is safe to do so |
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