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What to do in an emergency

Go in, stay in and tune in

In a major emergency, if you are not involved in the incident, but are close by or believe you may be in danger, the best advice is to go inside a safe building, stay inside until you are advised to do otherwise, and tune in to local radio, TV or social media for information.

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Of course, there are always going to be particular occasions when you should not 'go in', for example, if there is a fire, or you are advised differently by the emergency services or your own common sense. 

5 essential steps for dealing with an emergency:

1

Dial 999 to report the situation and follow the advice you're given

2

Keep calm

Reassure others and think before you act

3

Help yourself

Dial 999 to report the situation and follow the advice you're given

4

Check for injuries

In times of panic or stress injuries can be missed make sure to check yourself and others

5

Stay informed

Watch local TV and listen to local radio to get up to date information

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Enquiries to the Kent Resilience Team hosted at: 

Kent Fire and Rescue Service HQ

Straw Mill Hill

Tovil, Maidstone ME15 6XB

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Email: KRF@kent.fire-uk.org

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