Make a go-bag
In an emergency situation such as flooding or an industrial accident or a flu epidemic you may need to move out of your home quickly, so it's important to have all your basic necessities to hand.
However research has shown that fewer than one-in-five Hull residents has a 'go-bag.'
This is a small, easy-to-carry bag with essentials in it which is left in an accessible place 'ready to go.'
Safety experts advise that everyone should have one - or at the very least, that people should have an up-to-date check list ready to prepare a 'go bag'.
Think about including things such as:
- Key documents (such as passport, driving licence, your personal emergency contact list and insurance details).
- First aid kit including any medication.
- Battery operated radio with spare batteries or wind up radio.
- Mobile phone/charger.
- Glasses/contact lenses.
- Toiletries (including nappies/sanitary supplies).
- Any special items for babies, children, elderly and disabled people.
- Spare set of keys (home/car/office).
- Bottled water/energy bars.
- Coins/cash (small denominations) and credit cards.
- A torch and batteries or a wind up torch.
- Change of clothes and blankets and sensible footwear (if necessary, waterproofs).
- Hull City Council's emergency planning booklet, which was delivered to every household in the city in May (you can still receive one by ringing 300300)
For more advice visit www.hullcc.gov.uk or call 300300
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