PLAN

Advice for residents

Before an emergency takes place, you should take a few simple steps to prepare for emergencies. Our advice can be summed up in four letters: P.L.A.N.

P: Prepare

» Learn about local risks and understand how an emergency might affect you and your family: Prepare.

L: Link up

» Think about how you would keep in touch with your family during an emergency. Read our advice on how to Link up.

A: Accommodate

» Find an alternative place to stay in case your house is inaccessible. A quick conversation with a friend or family member could save you considerable inconvenience: Accommodate.

N: Necessary kit

» Make sure you have the kit needed to survive in or out of your home. We suggest a list of essential items you should keep handy: Necessary kit.

Z-cards

The Council provides a credit card-sized summary of the P.L.A.N. advice with space for you to add your emergency contact details.

» Collect your free 'Z-card' at a Customer Service Centre or Leyton Library or download it here: Preparing for Emergencies (354KB PDF file).

During an emergency

If an emergency happens: Go in, stay in, tune in

Unless it is dangerous to do so, stay where you are and keep informed of the situation. If there is a major incident, radio and TV programmes will be interrupted to bring you up-to-date information and instructions.

These suggestions are made for guidance only - always follow the instructions of the emergency services during an emergency.