Preparing for Emergencies

The Government is working hard to make sure that the UK is as prepared as it can be in the event of an emergency, and it is important that you are ready too. By being informed and prepared, you can significantly reduce the risk to life and property.

The 'Preparing for Emergencies' booklet will tell you how you can help yourself and your family in emergencies. A lot of this information is based on common sense advice and may seem obvious or familiar to you, but it has saved lives in the past. It will also let you know what has been done to prepare and protect our country in recent years.

If you need alternative language versions or formats, please complete the form at the back of the booklet. You can also download more copies of this booklet at http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/ (external link) and find many useful links to partner sites for more information.

The Guide

• General Advice (external link)
• Coping with specific emergencies  (external link)
• What to do if you're not at home (external link)
• Basic first Aid  (external link)
• Preparing for an Emergency (external link)
• Helping to prevent a terrorist attack (external link)
• What's being done to protect the UK (external link)
• Download the booklet - English Version (1.251kb)