Emergencies & Major IncidentsGO IN, STAY IN, TUNE IN Severe Gale/Storm (forecast gusts over 70 mph) Stay indoors until storm passes Check for damage, make safe if possible Beware of fallen cables, weakened trees, loose masonry Secure outdoor items Bring pets indoors Close doors and windows Draw curtains in case of flying glass Check on vulnerable neighbours Monitor TV/radio weather warnings (but unplug external TV aerials during thunderstorms) Monitor TV weather reports, and the Environment Agency's Floodline 0845 988 1188 or website at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ Flood warnings are also on Ceefax page 419 and Teletext page 154 Go indoors and stay there Bring pets inside too Close outside doors, windows and airvents Turn off fans & hot air heating systems, ventilation, etc Cover all unsealed fresh food Listen to your local radio station for further advice
Flooding (eg a "Flood Warning" or "Severe Flood Warning" is issued)
Move possessions to a higher level Protect doorways and airvents with sandbags or floodboards If your home is flooded turn off gas, electricity and water supplies Move upstairs if possible If trapped in deep flooding, stay by a window and call for help When water recedes DO NOT switch gas, etc back on until told safe DO throw away food that has been in contact with flood water
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