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PREPAREDNESS

e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

WHERE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT WEATHER



HOW TO UNDERSTAND WEATHER FORECASTS




HOW TO BE PREPARED




HOW TO BE PREPAREDWHERE TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT

IMMINENT RISKS




HOW TO BE PREPAREDWHERE TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT

IMMINENT RISKSABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING

ADULTS AND PROFESSIONALS ADVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS


Weather is not always the same. You can tell so by looking outside or find out about the weather by watching weather forecasts on the TV, Internet, Mobile phone apps, Radio and so on.



A STORM is when weather gets:

VERY UNSETTLEDWETWINDY



A STORM is when weather gets:

VERY UNSETTLEDWETWINDY

STORMS CAN ALSO BRING:SNOWHAIL OR SLEETTHUNDER AND LIGHTNING



A WEATHER FORECAST is a report that tells us what the weather is likely to be today, tomorrow or next week.You can see or hear weather forecasts on TV, radio, on the Internet or in newspapers. Weather forecasts help us to plan our lives:• We can wear warm clothes if the

weather will be cold• We can take an umbrella with us if it

is going to rainThe person who tells us about the weather is a WEATHER FORECASTER.

After watching the weather forecast, take some basic steps whenever you go outside and decide if you need to: Wear warm clothes Take a waterproof coat Take a hat, gloves and a scarf Take your mobile phone with you and make sure it is charged


After watching the weather forecast, take some basic steps whenever you go outside and decide if you need to: Wear warm clothes Take a waterproof coat Take a hat, gloves and a scarf Take your mobile phone with you and make sure it is charged

You and your family can also:MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLANMAKE A GRAB BAGPUT TOGETHER AN EMERGENCY

KIT FOR CARS AND VEHICLES


MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN



Your family should come up with a plan of what you would all do in an emergency. If a storm or other emergency happens, you all need to

know how to stay safe.





An emergency plan helps you to act during the emergency. You should create the plan together so that everyone in your family knows

what to do.





An emergency plan helps you to act during the emergency. You should create the plan together so that everyone in your family knows

what to do.

You should try to foresee all the risks and the plan should guide you step by step on how to help each other and stay safe.


A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:




EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS - ELECTRICITY AND GAS SUPPLIER, WATER COMPANY, TELEPHONE PROVIDER, DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WORK , LOCAL COUNCIL, HOME INSURANCE...



EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS -ELECTRICITY AND GAS SUPPLIER, WATER COMPANY, TELEPHONE PROVIDER, DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WORK , LOCAL COUNCIL, HOME INSURANCE...

HOW TO TURN OFF THE GAS, ELECTRICITY AND WATER





AGREED MEETING PLACE FOR THE FAMILY TO GET IN CONTACT WITH OTHERS






DETAILS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU MAY NEED TO BE CONTACTED (PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU AND WHO CAN YOU HELP)






DETAILS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU MAY NEED TO BE CONTACTED (PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU AND WHO CAN YOU HELP)

A LIST OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR A GRAB BAG

Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:


Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY


Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCYWHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN

EMERGENCY



EMERGENCYWHERE TO GO



EMERGENCYWHERE TO GOWHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU



EMERGENCYWHERE TO GOWHAT TO TAKE WITH YOUHOW TO CONTACT OTHERS



EMERGENCYWHERE TO GOWHAT TO TAKE WITH YOUHOW TO CONTACT OTHERSWHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW

THE ORIGINAL EMERGENCY PLAN



EMERGENCYWHERE TO GOWHAT TO TAKE WITH YOUHOW TO CONTACT OTHERSWHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW

THE ORIGINAL EMERGENCY PLAN WHO WILL HELP YOU


Plan everything together and make sure everybody knows how the plan works

Practice your plan, play it through to make sure you do not forget anything

Practice gathering your grab bag and how to leave house safely


A grab bag is a bag or container safely stored in your house to be picked up quickly and it contains:


A grab bag is a bag or container safely stored in your house to be picked up quickly and it contains:ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU

MAY NEED IF YOU HAVE TO LEAVE HOME QUICKLY




DOCUMENTS OR OTHER IMPORTANT PAPERS





MEDICATIONS





MEDICATIONSPROVISIONS (FOOD AND

DRINKS)


SPARE CLOTHES


SPARE CLOTHES

COAT


SPARE CLOTHES

COAT


YOUR PET

SPARE CLOTHES

COAT


PENCILS AND PAPER YOUR

PET

SPARE CLOTHES

GLASSES (IF YOU WEAR THEM

COAT



PET

SPARE CLOTHES

GLASSES (IF YOU WEAR THEM

COAT

SOFT TOY



PET

YOUR BAG IS SMALL AND HAS ONLY YOUR OWN THINGS


YOUR FAMILY GRAB BAG IS BIG AND CONTAINS ALL THE ESSENTIAL THINGS FOR EVERYBODY. IT HAS BEEN PUT TOGETHER BY YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS



YOUR FAMILY GRAB BAG IS BIG AND CONTAINS ALL THE ESSENTIAL THINGS FOR EVERYBODY. IT HAS BEEN PUT TOGETHER BY YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS



DON’T PUT YOUR PET IN YOUR BAG – USE A PET CARRIER!


WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT


During a storm and high winds it is possible that there will be a power cut – this is when the electricity or gas

supply is stopped



During a storm and high winds it is possible that there will be a power cut – this is when the electricity or gas

supply is stopped


Check out the neighbours’ houses – If

your neighbours still have power but your

home doesn’t, it is likely that the problem lies

with your own fuses or trip switches. If there is no power to the whole

street then an adult should contact your local

energy supplier to inform them and ask for

information


WHAT CAN YOU DO IN A POWER CUT?


WHAT CAN YOU DO IN A POWER CUT?

Switch off appliances – Unplug sensitive appliances such as TVs, satellite equipment and

computers. Switch off all electrical appliances that may

have been in use when the supply was interrupted, but

should not be left unattended such as cookers, electric fires, irons and hair straighteners.



LEAVE A LIGHT SWITCHED ON –

Leave, or switch on, at least one light so you will know when the power has been restored.



Limit the use of your laptop or mobile phone




DON’T USE YOUR DEVICES UNNECESSARILY - SAVE

BATTERY POWER




DON’T USE YOUR DEVICES UNNECESSARILY - SAVE

BATTERY POWER

Use a battery powered or wind-up radio to tune into news

updates.



Avoid opening your fridge or freezer more than necessary –

Leave your fridge door closed if possible until the supply is

restored



Avoid opening your fridge or freezer more than necessary –

Leave your fridge door closed if possible until the supply is

restored

GOOD TO KNOW - a full freezer will stay colder for longer, so if your freezer is only partially full then consider freezing containers of water to fill the empty space!



YOU CAN ALSO USE

TORCH WITH WORKING BATTERIES



YOU CAN ALSO USE


PARAFFIN OR GAS LAMPS



YOU CAN ALSO USE



CANDLES



YOU CAN ALSO USE



CANDLES

Place them on a stable non-combustible surface where they can’t be knocked off



YOU CAN ALSO USE



CANDLES


Place them away from curtains and soft furnishings



YOU CAN ALSO USE



CANDLES



Keep them out of the reach of children and pets



YOU CAN ALSO USE



CANDLES



Keep them out of the reach of children and pets Do not leave them unattended!



LOOKING AFTER YOUR PETS

Most pets will not be affected by a power cut but you should comfort them anyway.



LOOKING AFTER YOUR PETS

Most pets will not be affected by a power cut but you should comfort them anyway.If you have tropical fish or exotic animals, you should be prepared for how to take care of themCONTACT YOUR LOCAL PET SHOP FOR INFORMATION AND HELP!

STORMS CAN SOMETIMES BE UNEXPECTED

• MAKE SURE YOUR FAMILY KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE AT ALL TIMES

• KEEP YOUR PHONE WITH YOU





LOOK AT THE WEATHER FORECAST

• PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT KIND OF WEATHER YOU IS FORECASTED

• FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADVICE GIVEN





LOOK AT THE WEATHER FORECAST

• PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT KIND OF WEATHER YOU IS FORECASTED

• FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADVICE GIVEN

KEEP CALM AND DON’T PANIC

• ASK FOR HELP IF YOU ARE IN TROUBLE AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO

• REMEMBER WHAT YOU PRACTICED WITH YOUR FAMILY, GRAB YOUR BAG AND GO TO THE SAFE PLACE IF INSTRUCTED



LEARN ABOUT HOW TO :MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLANMAKE A GRAB BAGMAKE AN EMERGENCY KIT FOR

VEHICLESPRACTICE READING WEATHER

FORECASTS

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