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Six things you can do to help you prepare for an emergency:
The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 defines an emergency as: an event or situation which threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or war or terrorism which threatens serious damage to the security of the UK.
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1. Make a household plan
It only takes a few minutes, but could be a lifesaver.
Making a Household Plan -
2. Pack an emergency “Get Prepared” bag
What essentials would you potentially need in an emergency?
Pack an emergency “Get Prepared” bag -
3. Check in on others
Checking in on someone’s wellbeing and offering extra support such as having a chat, providing items such as blankets, or asking if they need any supplies collecting can make a big difference.
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4. Health advice
Know what to do and how to get the right help.
Health advice -
5. Create an emergency contacts list
We’ve created a quick reference for emergency and information contacts. You can download this guide, print it off and fill it in with your emergency contacts.
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6. Sign up to the Priority Registration Services
Sign up for additional support should you need it.
Priority Registration Services
The SRF hold a small stock of z cards and can provide community groups and parishes with a limited number on request. If you would like to order a large amount you can contact Z cards directly via the following process:
- Go to the Z-card website Z-CARD – PocketMedia® Solutions To All Market Sectors (zcard.co.uk) or contact them via their email: sales@zcard.com.
- Decide what type of product you which to purchase. The versions that the SRF ordered were as follows:
– Z-CARD Credit Card Format with 6 panels,
– Clear credit sized plastic wallet with magnet strip attached to the back. - When you contact them, you may want to attach the PDF version of the leaflet so that they know what design you want.
Please bear in mind that the minimum order is 500.
Get Prepared
