Be Prepared
We all hope that emergencies won’t happen to us but it’s best to be prepared…
1. Be Aware
Being aware of the risks you might face in your area is the first step to resilience. The following resources can help you:
3. Be Prepared
- Complete our 5 minute Home Emergency Checklist and keep it somewhere handy
- Get organised and prepare a grab bag of essential items
- Talk to your family, friends and Neighbours
- Protect your property
2. Be Informed
Getting information and updates about the risks in your area help you to be prepared for the worst.
- keep up to date with MET Office weather warnings
- check your risk of flooding
- Sign up for alerts with the Environment Agency
- download the Red Cross free Emergency App
- check if your roads are on priority gritting routes
- Follow CRNS Social Media
- check if your local community buildings are registered on the North Somerset Council Community Emergency Shelter Scheme.
4. Help Out
Now you’re prepared why not volunteer to help reduce the risks in your community and lend a hand if the worst should happen…
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