What can YOU do?

Who is at risk?

• Older people, especially those who are not very fit
• Babies and very young children
• People who are sick
• People who live alone

What are the risks?

• Hypothermia
• Not eating/ drinking properly
• Accident
• Falling 
• Taken ill and not being able to use phone

 To anticipate problems

 Organise emergency equipment:

• Old fashioned telephone –  mobile phones and cordless phones are not reliable when there is no power
•  Supply of candles and matches
• Good torch and supply of batteries
• Camping gaz or parafin lantern
• Camping gaz burner for cooking and spare gaz canister
• Alternative source of heat- gas heater / sleeping bag / extra blankets / warm clothing
• Battery or wind-up radio to keep in touch with the outside world

 To help your neighbour

• Make contact to see they are OK
• Light a fire if materials available
• Provide thermos of hot water
• Provide soup /hot food if necessary
• Make sure they have enough blankets/sleeping bag
• Keep them updated on progress if they have no phone contact

 What can Parish Council do?

•  Provide village contact for information/progress updates
•  Post regular information on Notice Board
•  Arrange a hotwater point in School  or Church
• Arrange warm refuge in the School or Church

Who can you contact?

Parish Council contact  01325 718 

Social Services – 01904   762 314

Police  0845 60 60 24  7

Local Radio

Alpha      01325 25 55 52

Radio Cleveland  01325 350 127

TFM    01642 888 222

 Radio York    01904 641351 

NEDL (Electric Supply)

0800 66 88 77

Yorkshire Water

0845  1 24 24 24