This document provides information on how to prepare for wildfires, including how to find information about ongoing wildfires. It recommends creating a home emergency plan that includes contact details, meeting points, items to evacuate, insurance information, and escape routes. Information sources mentioned include the website meteoalarm.eu, national meteorological services, radio, television, emergency websites and social media.

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• How to get information about on-going wildfires.
• What you can do to be better prepared for wildfires:
- Living near an area at risk.
- Traveling to an area at risk.
• The importance of following advice and guidance from professionals.

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www.meteoalarm.eu provides information to European citizens to help prepare for extreme weather,
including wildfires.

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www.meteoalarm.eu provides information to European citizens to help prepare for extreme weather,
including wildfires.
•The system will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of
flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires (wildfires), fog, snow or extreme cold
with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides.

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www.meteoalarm.eu provides information to European citizens to help prepare for extreme weather,
including wildfires.
•The system will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of
flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires (wildfires), fog, snow or extreme cold
with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides.
•In one glance you will be able to see where in Europe the weather might become extreme and/or dangerous.

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www.meteoalarm.eu provides information to European citizens to help prepare for extreme weather,
including wildfires.
•The system will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of
flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires (wildfires), fog, snow or extreme cold
with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides.
•In one glance you will be able to see where in Europe the weather might become extreme and/or dangerous.
•Visit www.meteoalarm.eu . This site integrates severe weather information originating from the official
National Public Weather Services across a large number of European countries. This information is presented
in a simple and consistent way to make it easier to compare and interpret.

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When using www.meteoalarm.eu, click on the forest fire
icon to find out about forest fires and wildfires across
Europe. A copy of the icon is shown on the right.
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The participating countries are:
Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland,
Italy, Luxemburg, Latvia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, United
Kingdom.
www.meteoalarm.eu is developed for EUMETNET, the Network of European Meteorological
Services. This initiative is supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

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The participating countries are:
Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland,
Italy, Luxemburg, Latvia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, United
Kingdom.
www.meteoalarm.eu is developed for EUMETNET, the Network of European Meteorological
Services. This initiative is supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

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National meteorological services from each country will provide information and alerts on
severe weather.
Check the weather forecasts to see if the weather conditions are favourable to the ignition and
spreading of a wildfire (dry weather, wind, etc.).
The next slides contain a list of the meteorological services from the EU and neighbouring
countries.

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Germany Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) www.dwd.de
United Kingdom Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk
France Météo-France www.meteo.fr
Italy Ufficio Generale Spazio Aereo e Meteorologia (USAM) - Reparto Meteorologia
www.meteoam.it/
Spain Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio
Ambiente www.aemet.es
Netherlands Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut (KNMI) www.knmi.nl
Switzerland MeteoSchweiz / MétéoSuisse / MeteoSvizzera www.meteoschweiz.ch
Belgium Institut Royal Météorologique de Belgique (IRM) / Koninklijk Meteorologisch Instituut van
België (KMI) www.kmi.be
Sweden Sveriges meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut (SMHI) www.smhi.se

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Austria Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik (ZAMG):www.zamg.ac.at
Norway Meteorologisk institutt (met.no):www.met.no
Poland Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej (IMGW):www.imgw.pl
Denmark Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI):www.dmi.dk
Greece Εθνική Μετεωρολογική Υπηρεσία (HNMS):www.hnms.gr
Finland Ilmatieteen laitos / Meteorologiska institutet (FMI):www.fmi.fi
Portugal Instituto de Meteorologia (IM):www.meteo.pt
Ireland Met Éireann:www.met.ie
Czech Republic Český hydrometeorologický ústav (CHMI), Družicové Oddělení:www.chmi.cz
Hungary Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat (OMSZ):www.met.hu
Romania Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat (OMSZ): www.met.hu

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Slovakia Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav (SHMU):www.shmu.sk
Croatia Državni hidrometeorološki zavod (DHMZ):www.meteo.hr
Slovenia Agencija Republike Slovenije za Okolje (ARSO):www.arso.gov.si
Luxembourg Administration de la navigation aérienne:www.aeroport.public.lu
Latvia Latvijas Vides, ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas aģentūra (LVGMA):www.meteo.lv
Lithuania Lietuvos hidrometeorologijos tarnyba (LHS), prie Aplinkos ministerijos:www.meteo.lt
Iceland Veðurstofa Íslands:www.vedur.is
Estonia Keskkonnaagentuur (KAUR):www.emhi.ee
Bulgaria Национален институт по метеорология и хидрология (INMH):www.meteo.bg
Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia:www.hidmet.gov.rs

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UK FIRE SEVERITY INDEX
You can also click here to check the UK Fire Severity Index (FSI). The FSI
shows any areas of the country which are forecasted to experience conditions
favourable for the ignition and spread of wildfires.
Click here to read a factsheet about the FSI.
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At any stage of the wildfire disaster, it may be necessary to warn members of the public.
The following communication methods may be used by the authorities to inform local people
about the wildfire:
- Door to door visits.
- Information via loud speakers.
- Information through media, radio, social media, etc.

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Radio

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Radio
Television

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Emergency Services
and Local Authority
Websites
Radio
Television

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Emergency Services
and Local Authority
Websites
Radio
Television
Social media

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Emergency Services
and Local Authority
Websites
Radio
Television
Smartphone
Social media

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To be able to react safely during an emergency (such as a wildfire, storm, flood or loss of power etc.), it is
important to be prepared. A good way to be prepared is to make an emergency plan for your home. If you are
a parent, then make sure you involve your children and anyone else who lives with you. Every member of your
household should know the plan and should know what to do if there is an emergency.

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To be able to react safely during an emergency (such as a wildfire, storm, flood or loss of power etc.), it is
important to be prepared. A good way to be prepared is to make an emergency plan for your home. If you are
a parent, then make sure you involve your children and anyone else who lives with you. Every member of your
household should know the plan and should know what to do if there is an emergency.
An emergency plan is a plan of what to do during an emergency and what you will need to do before leaving
your home in an emergency.
The next few slides contain some suggestions for what to include within your Home Emergency Plan.

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Who to contact and how?
• Know where to meet and how to contact each other in
an emergency
• Identify an agreed meeting place in case you are not
together or able to contact each other
• Make a list of the most important contact numbers:
Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone
provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local
council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)

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Who to contact and how?
• Know where to meet and how to contact each other in
an emergency
• Identify an agreed meeting place in case you are not
together or able to contact each other
• Make a list of the most important contact numbers:
Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone
provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local
council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?
• Be aware of people around you who can help or who
may need help

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Who to contact and how?
• Know where to meet and how to contact each other in
an emergency
• Identify an agreed meeting place in case you are not
together or able to contact each other
• Make a list of the most important contact numbers:
Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone
provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local
council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?
• Be aware of people around you who can help or who
may need help
What can be moved – e.g. in case of flood?
• Furniture, cars, electronics, personal
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Who to contact and how?
• Know where to meet and how to contact each other in
an emergency
• Identify an agreed meeting place in case you are not
together or able to contact each other
• Make a list of the most important contact numbers:
Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone
provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local
council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?
• Be aware of people around you who can help or who
may need help
What about any pets?
• Are you able to bring them to the
evacuation centre?
• How will you transport them?
What can be moved – e.g. in case of flood?
• Furniture, cars, electronics, personal
belongings, etc.

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Who to contact and how?
• Know where to meet and how to contact each other in
an emergency
• Identify an agreed meeting place in case you are not
together or able to contact each other
• Make a list of the most important contact numbers:
Electricity and gas supplier, water company, telephone
provider, doctor, school, work, Floodline or similar, local
council, home insurance provider, etc. (See template)
Who can you help and who can help you?
• Be aware of people around you who can help or who
may need help
What about any pets?
• Are you able to bring them to the
evacuation centre?
• How will you transport them?
What can be moved – e.g. in case of flood?
• Furniture, cars, electronics, personal
belongings, etc.
Check your insurance
• Make sure it covers your home and contents in
case of a natural disaster
• Keep a copy of your insurance provider and policy
number and take it with you if you need to evacuate

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Know your way out of your home in case of fire
• Where are the keys kept when the door is
locked?
• Practice finding way out crawling on the floor
and blindfolded

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Know your way out of your home in case of fire
• Where are the keys kept when the door is
locked?
• Practice finding way out crawling on the floor
and blindfolded
Emergency number
Call 999 if someone is ill, injured or in a
potentially life-threatening situation

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Know your way out of your home in case of fire
• Where are the keys kept when the door is
locked?
• Practice finding way out crawling on the floor
and blindfolded
Remember a grab bag
a bag containing essential items you will
need if you have to leave your home
Emergency number
Call 999 if someone is ill, injured or in a
potentially life-threatening situation

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Know how and where to turn off electricity,
gas and water?
• Consider marking your utility cut-off
points so you do not miss any.
Know your way out of your home in case of fire
• Where are the keys kept when the door is
locked?
• Practice finding way out crawling on the floor
and blindfolded
Remember a grab bag
a bag containing essential items you will
need if you have to leave your home
Emergency number
Call 999 if someone is ill, injured or in a
potentially life-threatening situation

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Make sure you practise your Home Emergency Plan with your family and household. It is
important that you all know it and know what to do in case of an emergency. This will help
keep you safe and possibly help you to save your most important belongings. Pretend there is
an emergency and try to follow the plan, escape the house and find a place of safety.

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Check if there is any telephone warning systems □
Check if your insurance covers □
Check if there is anything you can do to protect your property □
Make an emergency plan and grab bag □
Identify who can help you/who you can help □
Check everyone in the household knows the plan □
Practise your emergency plan □
Store personal and sentimental belongings in a safe place □
Make sure everyone knows how to call the emergency services □

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Consider putting together an
emergency “Grab Bab” of essential
items and information which you
might need if you have to leave your
home in a hurry.

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Consider putting together an
emergency “Grab Bab” of essential
items and information which you
might need if you have to leave your
home in a hurry.
It is not necessary to have all of your
grab bag items in the “bag”, but be aware
of where they are so you can gather
them quickly if you are asked to
evacuate your home at short notice.

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Consider putting together an
emergency “Grab Bab” of essential
items and information which you
might need if you have to leave your
home in a hurry.
It is not necessary to have all of your
grab bag items in the “bag”, but be aware
of where they are so you can gather
them quickly if you are asked to
evacuate your home at short notice.
The “bag” could be an old holdall or shopping bag - as long as you and your household
members know what and where it is when needed.

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A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.

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A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies,
deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage
certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place
these inside a waterproof bag or container.

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A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies,
deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage
certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place
these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.

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A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies,
deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage
certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place
these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.

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A first aid kit.
A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies,
deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage
certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place
these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.

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A first aid kit.
A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies,
deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage
certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place
these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.
Any medications or prescriptions.

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A first aid kit.
A copy of your home Emergency
Plan / checklist or list of key
contacts.
Important documents (insurance policies,
deeds, passports, birth and/or marriage
certificates, photos, etc.) If possible place
these inside a waterproof bag or container.
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.
Any medications or prescriptions.
Child care supplies (nappies, feeding
bottles, formula, clothes etc.)

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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.

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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.

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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener.

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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener.

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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or
disabled people.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener.

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Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or
disabled people.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.

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Spare house and/or car keys.
Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or
disabled people.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.

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Spare house and/or car keys.
Wallet, purse, credit cards, etc.
Any special items for elderly or
disabled people.
Jewellery.
Toiletries and sanitary
supplies.
Mobile phone and charger.
Bottled water, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener.
Warm clothes and blankets.

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Other important or critical supplies
you might need.
Pet carrier, collar, lead
and pet food.
Notepad and pencil.
Spare spectacles or contact lenses
and solution, if required.

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Before visiting areas that may be at potential risk of wildfires (forests, mountains,
etc) it is important that you know the area well and plan you visit:
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Before visiting areas that may be at potential risk of wildfires (forests, mountains,
etc) it is important that you know the area well and plan you visit:
• If you are driving, walking or cycling then make sure you plan alternative
routes in case there is a fire and you need to change your plans.
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Before visiting areas that may be at potential risk of wildfires (forests, mountains,
etc) it is important that you know the area well and plan you visit:
• If you are driving, walking or cycling then make sure you plan alternative
routes in case there is a fire and you need to change your plans.
• When walking or cycling in high risk areas, try to stay on paths and tracks that
provide good visibility of your surroundings. You should always stay on
signposted paths when walking through protected natural areas.
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Before visiting areas that may be at potential risk of wildfires (forests, mountains,
etc) it is important that you know the area well and plan you visit:
• If you are driving, walking or cycling then make sure you plan alternative
routes in case there is a fire and you need to change your plans.
• When walking or cycling in high risk areas, try to stay on paths and tracks that
provide good visibility of your surroundings. You should always stay on
signposted paths when walking through protected natural areas.
• Before starting your hike or visit, go to a visitor’s information centre to find out
more about the area and to inform people of where you are going. They may be
able to inform you of any current risks and provide advice on where to go and
where not to go.
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Before visiting areas that may be at potential risk of wildfires (forests, mountains,
etc) it is important that you know the area well and plan you visit:
• If you are driving, walking or cycling then make sure you plan alternative
routes in case there is a fire and you need to change your plans.
• When walking or cycling in high risk areas, try to stay on paths and tracks that
provide good visibility of your surroundings. You should always stay on
signposted paths when walking through protected natural areas.
• Before starting your hike or visit, go to a visitor’s information centre to find out
more about the area and to inform people of where you are going. They may be
able to inform you of any current risks and provide advice on where to go and
where not to go.
• Carry a mobile phone with you.
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Consider putting together an
emergency kit for your car in case
you become stranded.

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Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)

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Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.

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Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.

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Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.

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A first aid kit.
Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.

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A first aid kit.
Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.
Foam tyre sealant

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A first aid kit.
Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.
Foam tyre sealant
Jump start cables

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A first aid kit.
Reflective warning sign
Non-perishable food
(nuts, energy bars, tinned
food & tin opener)
A torch (battery or wind-up)
with spare batteries.
A radio (battery or windup)
with spare batteries.
Foam tyre sealant
Jump start cables
Basic toolkit (pliers,
screwdriver, spanners)

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Blankets or
sleeping bags

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Warm Clothes
Blankets or
sleeping bags

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Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots
Blankets or
sleeping bags

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Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots
Blankets or
sleeping bags
Ice scraper & de-icer

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Pet supplies
Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots
Blankets or
sleeping bags
Ice scraper & de-icer

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Pet supplies
Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots Mobile phone and charger.
Blankets or
sleeping bags
Ice scraper & de-icer

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Pet supplies
Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots Mobile phone and charger.
Road atlas or satellite navigation Blankets or
sleeping bags
Ice scraper & de-icer

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Pet supplies
Warm Clothes
Boots or wellington boots Mobile phone and charger.
Road atlas or satellite navigation Blankets or
sleeping bags
Shovel
Ice scraper & de-icer

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Video: On Call Wildfire Series - "Preparedness“

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Listen out for national and local
advice and guidance. Look out for
weather bulletins, traffic warnings,
news alerts from Emergency
Services about travel disruption
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Listen out for national and local
advice and guidance. Look out for
weather bulletins, traffic warnings,
news alerts from Emergency
Services about travel disruption
(road, rail, air and sea).
Consider – Is it safe to visit this area?
Is it safe to take this route? Can I
escape/get away easily in the event of
a wildfire?

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Listen out for national and local
advice and guidance. Look out for
weather bulletins, traffic warnings,
news alerts from Emergency
Services about travel disruption
(road, rail, air and sea).
Consider – Is it safe to visit this area?
Is it safe to take this route? Can I
escape/get away easily in the event of
a wildfire?
If advised to stay indoors, do so and if you are told to leave
your house, then you need to do it, even though it may go
against your instinct to stay within the security of your own
home.

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If you do need to evacuate:
• Follow the instructions given to you by the authorities.
The instructions are for your own safety

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If you do need to evacuate:
• Follow the instructions given to you by the authorities.
The instructions are for your own safety
• Stay on the routes indicated to you

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If you do need to evacuate:
• Follow the instructions given to you by the authorities.
The instructions are for your own safety
• Stay on the routes indicated to you
• Do not try to go back to where you came from/your
house until the emergency services or authorities say it
is safe to return

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