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Are You Ready if an emergency happens?

Emergencies can happen at any time. This could be a flood, storm or power cut. You may also need to leave your home for a short time.

Making a plan now can help you stay safe. It can also help you support other people.

Our preparing for an emergency booklet gives you simple steps to follow.

It explains what could happen in the Thames Valley. It also tells you what to do before, during, and after an emergency.

The booklet can help you:

  • Make a plan for your home.
  • Keep useful items in one place.
  • Choose how you will keep in touch.
  • Plan how to leave home safely.
  • Know what to do in a flood, storm, heatwave or power cut.
Get prepared

You can view our preparing for an emergency booklet here

View the booklet

This audio version shares the same advice as the written booklet

Listen to the booklet

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