 Evacuation is generally only considered as a last resort, but is more common than people may think. Evacuation may last a relatively short period of time or be of a longer duration, during this time you will have no access to your home or workplace.
If told to evacuate you should:
Follow instructions from the emergency services.
- Do not enter restricted or closed roads
- Check neighbours to ensure they know what is happening, or to see if they need any help
- Gather family members and prepare to leave your home
- Get pets ready for evacuation
- Take any prescribed medicines with you
- Know how to turn off electricity, gas and water supplies
- Close and lock all doors and windows
- Don’t return home unless told that you can.
For further advice visit Preparing for Emergencies website or download a copy of Breckland Residents Self-Help Guide to Emergency Planning
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