When something happens.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH IN ADVANCE
Emergency numbers for your area The nearest hospital Who to contact Where documents are
WHY IN ADVANCE
None of it can be established during an emergency.
WHAT TO KEEP ACCESSIBLE
Contact details, including outside your phone Medical information for household members Insurance details
WHY OUTSIDE YOUR PHONE
The phone may be lost, dead or taken.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD
What each person does in a fire Where you meet if separated Who contacts whom What to do if the home is unsafe
WHY A MEETING POINT
Searching for people who have already left is how people are harmed.
WHAT FIRE REQUIRES
Getting out, immediately Not returning for anything Raising the alarm
WHY NOT RETURNING
It is how people die.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ESCAPE
That routes are clear and doors can be opened.
WHY
Security measures frequently prevent escape.
WHAT TO CHECK
That any security grille or gate can be opened from inside, quickly.
WHAT MEDICAL EMERGENCIES REQUIRE
Knowing where to go A means of getting there Someone who can be contacted
WHAT TO PREPARE
A basic first aid capability at home.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT POWER
Lighting available when supply fails.
WHY
Darkness compounds every other emergency.
WHAT TO REVIEW
The arrangements, periodically.
