{area} Household Preparedness Guide

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Emergency Preparations

Review these every 6 months

Hazards and Risks vary, a lot depends upon the weather. Some that are specific for householders in {area} are:

• Calling emergency services – all household members should know when/how to dial 999 (and 111 for non-emergency medical advice).
• Escape routes – have a planned escape route from your house / area. Routes can be blocked, so think about alternatives. (Sketch a plan).
• Children’s schools – know the school’s emergency procedures.
• Help the vulnerable – elderly / disabled neighbours, families with young children, limited English speakers.
• Family rendezvous points – near and far.
• ICE contact – add ‘In Case of Emergency’ contact(s) to phones / wallet.
• Important documents – think about where to store (ideally one fire / water-resistant grab-box).
• Emergency supplies – build key emergency preparedness supplies.
• Utility isolation points – mark shut-offs; practise. Make a note of their locations and fill in the detail in the table overpage.
• Power/communications loss – corded phone, wind-up radio, torches, spare batteries, power banks, camping stove & carbon monoxide (CO) alarm.
• Home security – keys in consistent, accessible places.
• Detectors – smoke and carbon monoxide alarms fitted and tested.
• Insurance – provider & policy number.
• 3-day of food stores – water, tins, dried food; rotate stock.
• Medication & key numbers list – carry a copy.
• Grab-bag essentials – put together a grab bag and keep it to hand.
• Documents & spares – single safe place; spare keys with trusted contact.
• Pets – water / food/ bowls; lead / muzzle; carrier / bed; waste bags; medication; microchip number; photo.
• In-car kit – blankets, torch, map, first aid, shovel / de-icer (winter), warning triangle, extinguisher (recommended).

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72-Hour Emergency Kit

Householders should prepare and be able to cope and live independently for 3 days if disruptions occur. You should build supplies:

• You will need 2-3 lt of water/person/day
• Water containers (clean, fitted with lids). Store bottled water
• Non-perishable food, that is easy to prepare / suitable for all
• Supplies for babies, pets and vulnerable family members
• Radio, wind-up or battery, with spare batteries
• Torch and spare batteries
• Power banks for charging items (like mobile phones)
• A portable stove, with spare fuel and matches. Cook outdoors
• Some spare cash
• First aid kit, prescriptions, spare glasses
• Hygiene supplies
• Plastic bags and toilet paper
• Face masks and hand sanitiser
• Portable fire extinguisher / fire blanket
• Keep useful tools at home to hand
• Duct / Gaffer tape
• Spare keys
• Local map / add emergency phone numbers to list overpage
• Copies of important documents that are waterproofed
• Warm clothes, blankets, sleeping bags

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Other Household Preparedness Actions

• Keep mobile phones charged, use power banks
• Stay connected – check on neighbours and the vulnerable
• Know your area – flood zones, evacuation points, emergency contact / community hubs
• Stay alert – weather, news
• Register for weather and other alerts
• Have a family plan
• Attend a first aid course
• Download a first aid app
• Get a garden water butt – water for flushing toilets

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Power cut Preparedness

Power Outages are one of the most likely disruptions in {area}.

Before a power cut:

• Register on SSEN Priority Services if vulnerable or if you rely on medical equipment. Call 0800 294 3259 or register at https://www.ssen.co.uk/power-cuts-emergencies/priority-services/
• Know how to open electric gates / garage doors manually

During a power cut:

• Turn off appliances that could start unexpectedly
• Be careful with candles – torches are safer
• Keep a single light switched on so you know when power returns
• Avoid opening fridges and freezers. Protect the floor from melt water
• Avoid using and flushing the toilet. Collect toilet paper in a garbage bag
• If possible use water to flush toilets from garden water butts
• Check on neighbours
• Tap water is safe to drink during a power outage
• First use fresh and refrigerated products. Restock used items

After a power cut:

• Check stove is not on
• Check food. Use thawed food from the freezer

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How to Stay Warm

• Reserve enough clothes and covers for everyone
• Eat well and get enough rest
• Ovens and fireplaces are sources of extra heat
• Keep window and doors shut. Avoid opening external doors
• Close connecting doors to corridors and stop up all gaps
• Wear extra layers of clothing

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Cyber: Digital and Information Security

• Protect your household from fraud: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourself-from-fraud/
• Use strong, unique passwords
• Enable 2-step verification
• Keep devices updated
• Report fraud, cybercrime, online scams, and identity theft to Textphone 0300 123 2050 (Cases passed to the police and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau

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Fire, Flood and Security

• Fire – test alarms weekly, have escape routes, practise drills. Purchase fire safety equipment and detectors
• Flood – keep sandbags / flood boards / raise sockets if in a risk zone, move valuables upstairs
• Security – lock doors / window, install alarm and lighting, don’t overshare plans on social media
• More information – can be found via our website. Use the last QR Code on this page

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Counter Terrorism

Trust your instincts and report anything that doesn’t feel right. If there is an immediate threat, always call 999.To report possible terrorist activity (non-emergency) call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

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First Aid Basics

• Danger – check is it safe
• Response – is the person conscious
• Catastrophic bleeding – stop severe bleeding first
• Airway – open it
• Breathing – look, listen and feel. If not call 999, start CPR
• Circulation – check for bleeding
• Disability – assess pupil response and movement
• Exposure – protect casualty, check for other injuries

Find the Nearest Defibrillator to You:

Defibrillators can be found at:

https://www.defibfinder.uk

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Emergency Supplies

Emergency supplies and equipment (from wind-up radios, to torches, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, water-butts etc) can be purchased from local suppliers or by using Kit from a one stop shop or Safelincs with 5% discount

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Emergency Contact Numbers

• Emergency – 999 / Alternative Emergency Numer – 112
• Police Non-Emergency – 101
• NHS Non-Emergency – 111
• Electricity Operator: 105
• Register on SSEN Priority Services if vulnerable or if you rely on medical equipment. Call 0800 294 3259 or See QR code
• Mental Health Crisis Line (NHS): 0800 023 2133
• Environment Agency Floodline: 0345 988 1188
• EA Pollution Hotline: 0800 80 70 60
• BT Faults / Loss of Service: 0800 800 150 (Residents encouraged to enable Wi-Fi calling due to patchy signal)
• Scam/Cyber Helpline: Telephone: 0300 123 2040. Textphone: 0300 123 2050
• Crimestoppers (Anonymous): 0800 555 111

Parish & Community Support

The Corsley Parish Council has established a Community Response Team (CRT). The Corsley CRT coordinators can be contacted at:

{area} Whatsapp group

A Corsley Crisis and Preparedness WhatsApp Group has been set up comprising volunteers in all Hamlets across the Village. By sharing information, coordinating volunteers, resources, and communication channels, the Group provides a structured, community-led capability that supports residents before, during, and after an incident.

Membership of the group is open to all Parishioners. To join, please contact the CRT Coordinators or join using this QR code

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Emergency Broadcast

When Internet is Down, or in Power Outages

• BBC Radio Wiltshire (Emergency Broadcasts): FM: 103.5 / 103.6 / 104.3 / 104.9, DAB: West Wiltshire (10D)
• Warminster Community Radio: 01985 846 111, Listen on 105.5pm
• UK National Frequencies: BBC Radio 1 (97-99 FM), BBC Radio 2 (88-91 FM), BBC Radio 4 (92-95 FM), and BBC Radio 5 Live (909/693 MW) or BBC Radio 5 Live Emergency (1287 AM or DAB).

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Emergency Contact Hub

Arrangements have been made to identify Emergency Hubs in the event of a crisis. (Warmth, charging, information point during emergencies). Their activation will be communicated through the CRT. Key locations are:

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