If you find yourself in the middle of an emergency, your common sense and instincts will usually tell you what to do. However, it is important to:-
- Make sure 999 has been called if people are injured or if there is a threat to life
- Not put yourself or others in danger
- Follow the advice of the emergency services
- Try to remain calm and think before acting, and try to reassure others
- Check for injuries - remember to help yourself before attempting to help others
If you are not involved in the incident, but are close by or believe you may be in danger, in more cases the advice is:-
- Go inside a safe building
- Stay inside until you are advised to do otherwise
- Tune into a local radio or TV for more information
Of course, there are always going to be particular occasions when you should not "go in" to a building, for example if there is a fire. Otherwise: GO IN, STAY IN, TUNE IN.
Page last updated/reviewed 6th May 2010
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