Advice on preventing different types of emergencies :Cross Stitch – Home and community
Preparing for an emergency may be able to help you cope better with an emergency if it happens. But there are also things you can do to make it less likely that some emergencies will happen at all.
There are steps you can take in and outside of the home to reduce the risk of fires.
Fires outside can be caused by things like barbecues, bonfires and fireworks. You can prevent many fires by using simple fire safety tips. Read ‘Fire safety outside the home’ for information on steps you can take to stop a fire from happening.
Natural hazards, such as floods and other severe weather, regularly affect the UK. As well as causing damage to buildings and transport networks, they can also lead to widespread loss of gas, electricity, water and telecommunications. This can happen in areas far from where the incident has happened.