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Emergencies can happen any day. You can cope better by being... ...informed ...prepared ...together.
I Tips on preparing for an emergency I Tips on what to do in an emergency I Personal emergency plans I Where to get more information

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Extreme cold, snow and ice

Snow and ice look beautiful but slippery conditions are dangerous for anybody on the move. Extreme cold poses health problems for frail or elderly people. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

JANUARY 2011
M T W T F S S

27 3 10 17 24 31

28 4 11 18 25 1

29 5 12 19 26 2

30 6 13 20 27 3

31 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 4 5 6

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Large scale transport incident

Travel by air, rail, road or sea is extremely safe, though accidents and emergencies do happen. They can affect many peoples lives and cause great upset and disruption. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

FEBRUARY 2011
M T W T F S S

31 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 1 2 3 7 8 9 10

4 11 18 25 4 11

5 12 19 26 5 12

6 13 20 27 6 13

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Everyday emergencies
Accidents and emergencies can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Even if those involved are not badly hurt, they will probably require first aid. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

MARCH 2011
M T W T F S S

28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Crowd-related incidents
It is fun to be in a crowd at a football match or pop concert but if there is trouble things can get out of control and people may get hurt. By planning ahead, you can keep yourself and others safer. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

APRIL 2011
M T W T F S S

28 4 11 18 25 2

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 1 5 6 7 8

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Earthquake
Earthquakes can be destructive over a wide area, shaking the ground and causing buildings to collapse. They cause injuries, disrupt transport and services and can trigger landslides and fires. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

MAY 2011
M T W T F S S

25 2 9 16 23 30

26 3 10 17 24 31

27 4 11 18 25 1

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 4 5

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Fire
All fires, whether home, forest or industrial, can burn out of control and cause great danger in the surrounding area. You should be aware of the hazards for your community and be ready to react quickly if there is an incident. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

JUNE 2011
M T W T F S S

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Heat wave and drought

Extreme hot weather over a long period can lead to drought and cause acute health problems. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are particularly dangerous for the elderly. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

JULY 2011
M T W T F S S

27 4 11 18 25 1

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7

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Terrorism
Sadly, many of us live with the threat of terrorism as we go about our daily lives, but terrorist activity is rare in Europe. You can help to keep yourself and others safe by being vigilant and aware of what is going on around you. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

AUGUST 2011
M T W T F S S

25 1 8 15 22 29

26 2 9 16 23 30

27 3 10 17 24 31

28 4 11 18 25 1

29 5 12 19 26 2

30 6 13 20 27 3

31 7 14 21 28 4

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Flooding
Flooding and flash floods can occur almost anywhere throughout the year. Their impact can be devastating; endangering life and damaging property. Even after the waters have subsided, there can be severe health risks. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

SEPTEMBER 2011
M T W T F S S

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9
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Storm
Storms are frightening. They can be dangerous and cause damage and disruption over a wide area. If very severe, it might take some time before people affected receive assistance. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

OCTOBER 2011
M T W T F S S

26 3 10 17 24 31

27 4 11 18 25 1

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 4 5 6

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Pandemic flu
Flu epidemics spread around the world and cause many deaths annually, millions in pandemic years. Influenza is a viral disease transmitted from infected persons by coughs and sneezes. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

NOVEMBER 2011
M T W T F S S

24 31 7 14 21 28

25 1 8 15 22 29

26 2 9 16 23 30

27 3 10 17 24 1

28 4 11 18 25 2

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

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Power failure
Electricity powers our lives. A cut in supply causes major disruption; transport systems fail, heating goes off and communications break down. At night the loss of power can lead to more dangers from accidents and crime. At the end of this calendar you will find useful information on how you can prepare for a range of emergencies and help keep yourself and others safe.

DECEMBER 2011
M T W T F S S

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 1 4 5 6 7 8
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Preparing for an emergency

I Make your own personal emergency plan*. I Be alert to potential hazards and safety plans wherever you are I Agree contact arrangements with family and friends I Agree meeting places with family and friends I Choose a contact person living outside your area I Fill in this personal emergency plan, keep it with you and encourage others to do the same I Learn how to tune into local radio and where to turn off electricity, gas and water I Assemble an emergency kit bag and keep it ready I Fit smoke alarms and check regularly I Learn first aid

* You can download a handy Informed. Prepared. Together. leaflet from the website below. It contains all of this information and has space to write in your emergency plan details.

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What to do in an emergency

I In an incident call emergency services and follow instructions I Stay clear and keep yourself and others safe I Give first aid and call for help I If it is not safe inside, get out, stay out, take others with you I If it is safe and time allows, take emergency kit bag and pets I If safe and time allows, switch off gas, electricity and water and lock up I If safe, go inside, stay inside I Listen to local radio stations for information, follow advice I Check with neighbours or persons who might need help I Follow your personal emergency plan

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Emergency kit bag

An emergency kit bag should contain essential information and items, be small, waterproof, kept in a safe place and easy to find. I Essential information and phone numbers I First aid kit I Torch* and spare batteries I Radio* and spare batteries I Details of prescription medication I Spare spectacles or contact lenses I Bottled water I Long life snacks and sweets I Important documents, personal identification and insurance details I Mobile phone charger I Spare keys to your home and vehicle I Toiletries I Pencil and paper I Penknife I Whistle
*Wind-up versions are ideal

You should also take with you, if necessary I I I I I I Baby food Medication Blankets and spare clothes Mobile phone(s) A childs special toy Pets, unless gathering them may cause you delay or danger I Cash I I I I I
Add other items essential to your needs. Remember to periodically check the contents of the bag

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Personal emergency plan

My name My address Emergency services phone number(s)

Agreed meeting place 1 My phone number My mobile number Name of next of kin Their address Agreed meeting place 2 Agreed contact person Agreed contact person address

Agreed contact person phone number Their phone number Their mobile number

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JANUARY 2012
M T W T F S

2012
Calendar
FEBRUARY 2012
W T F T S S M S M T

MARCH 2012
W T F S S

26 2 9 16 23 30

27 3 10 17 24 31

28 4 11 18 25 1

29 5 12 19 26 2

30 6 13 20 27 3

31 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 4 5

23 30 6 13 20 27

24 31 7 14 21 28

25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 1 2 3 4

27 5 12 19 26 2

28 6 13 20 27 3

29 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 1 4 5 6 7 8

APRIL 2012
M T W T F S S M T

MAY 2012
W T F S S M T

JUNE 2012
W T F S S

26 2 9 16 23 30

27 3 10 17 24 1

28 4 11 18 25 2

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 5 6

30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

28 4 11 18 25 2

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 1 5 6 7 8

JULY 2012
M T W T F S S M T

AUGUST 2012
W T F S S M

SEPTEMBER 2012
T W T F S S

25 2 9 16 23 30

26 3 10 17 24 31

27 4 11 18 25 1

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 4 5

30 6 13 20 27 3

31 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9

27 3 10 17 24 1

28 4 11 18 25 2

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 5 6 7

OCTOBER 2012
M T W T F S S M

NOVEMBER 2012
T W T F S S M

DECEMBER 2012
T W T F S S

24 1 8 15 22 29

25 2 9 16 23 30

26 3 10 17 24 31

27 4 11 18 25 1

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 7 14 21 28 4

29 5 12 19 26 3

30 6 13 20 27 4

31 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9

26 3 10 17 24 31

27 4 11 18 25 1

28 5 12 19 26 2

29 6 13 20 27 3

30 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 4 5 6

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Visit this website - it is full of information, resources and links that will help you to be prepared to cope with emergency situations. You will also find the other Informed. Prepared. Together. products that you can download and print. These include games, guidance and a range of leaflets.

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