Protecting you and your family
Information to help you protect youself and your family
Preparing for emergencies
In September 2004 the government delivered the preparing for emergencies leaflet [PDF 22 pages 1.79MB, to every household in England and Wales. The leaflet shows measures that you can take now to protect you and your family, and the action you should take in an emergency: The leaflet is available in a number of languages along with a whole host of useful information on the DirectGov website.
The Red Cross website also provides information on the simple precautions you can take to prepare for a range of emergency situations, along with advice on how to cope if they happen.
How to prepare for emergencies
Fire-safety
You can find information about protecting your home and your family from fire in the fire prevention handbook. The leaflet is available in a number of languages, along with other useful information on the "Fire Kills" section of the DirectGov website.
Security
You can find information about protecting your home and family from burglars in a guide to home security. PDF, 19 pages 109KB Further information on reducing crime as well as information on government initiatives can be found on the "Crime Reduction" section of the DirectGov website
Health emergencies
If you or a member of your family are ill, you can get advice from NHS Direct, or you can call them on 0845 46 47.
Page last updated: 25/08/2010
