Government Advice - Preparing for Emergencies

The Government is making sure that the UK is as prepared as it can be in the event of an emergency, and has worked with a range of agencies to produce advice for householders on how they can help themselves and their families in emergencies. This advice was published in the leaflet "Preparing for Emergencies" 1.06 MB produced by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat of the Cabinet Office.

The Government and emergency services recommend that if you are involved in any emergency situation it is important to:

• Alert the emergency services by dialling 999 if people are injured or if there is a threat to life
• Do not put yourself or others in danger
• Always follow the advice given by the emergency services
• Try to remain calm, think before acting, and reassure others around you
• Check for injuries to yourself and others, attending to yourself first

The emergency services will provide assistance and advice depending on the nature of the emergency. If you are not involved in the incident, but are close by or believe you may be in danger, in most cases the advice is: Go In, Stay In, Tune In.

There is no reason to think Tameside is at particular risk at this time. However, if a major incident does occur, the advice is to go inside some other safe location, stay indoors and tune in to local radio such as GMR Radio or Key 103 for up to date information or television news programmes or visit the Tameside MBC website for advice and information.

Additional copies of the Preparing for Emergencies leaflet which is free of charge can be requested by phoning 0800 88 77 77.