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  to every household in Englandand 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 preparing for emergencies website.

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 website. 

Security

You can find information about protecting your home and family from burglars in a guide to home security.  Further information on reducing crime as well as current crime statistics and information on government initiatives can be found on the crime reduction 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.