GO IN, STAY IN, TUNE IN
Severe Gale/Storm (forecast gusts over 70 mph)
Stay indoors until storm passes
Check for damage, make safe if possible
Beware of fallen cables, weakened trees, loose masonry
Secure outdoor items
Bring pets indoors
Close doors and windows
Draw curtains in case of flying glass
Check on vulnerable neighbours
Monitor TV/radio weather warnings
(but unplug external TV aerials during thunderstorms)
Monitor TV weather reports, and the Environment Agency's
Floodline 0845 988 1188 or website at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Flood warnings are also on Ceefax page 419 and Teletext page 154
Go indoors and stay there
Bring pets inside too
Close outside doors, windows and airvents
Turn off fans & hot air heating systems, ventilation, etc
Cover all unsealed fresh food
Listen to your local radio station for further advice
Flooding (eg a "Flood Warning" or "Severe Flood Warning" is issued)
Move possessions to a higher level
Protect doorways and airvents with sandbags or floodboards
If your home is flooded turn off gas, electricity and water supplies
Move upstairs if possible
If trapped in deep flooding, stay by a window and call for help
When water recedes DO NOT switch gas, etc back on until told safe
DO throw away food that has been in contact with flood water
Toxic Chemical or Radiation Release If you were near a toxic chemical or radiation release
and you think you may have been contaminated -
wait for the Emergency Services, they will provide
decontamination facilities. This will include asking
you to remove any contaminated clothing and
showering in portable shower units. Replacement
clean/dry clothing will be provided.DON'T go outside until told it is safe to do so
DON'T try to collect children from school unless instructed to - they will be looked after
DON'T use rainwater, or eat locally grown vegetables until told they are safe
DON'T leave the scene or take yourself to hospital if you think you are contaminated, WAIT for specialist advice
In an emergency the Authorities will broadcast safety information on local radio. - Local Stations covering Somerset
BBC Somerset Sound 1566 AM
Orchard FM 102.6, 97.1, 96.5 FM
IVEL FM 105.6, 106.6 FM
BCR (Bridgwater) 107.4 FM
Quay West Radio 102.4, 100.8 FM
Star107.7 107.7FM
Need more information?
Please contact: Mendip District Council 01749 648999
http://www.mendip.gov.uk/
Sedgemoor District Council 0845 408 2540
www.sedgemoor.gov.uk
Somerset County Council 0845 345 9166
www.somerset.gov.uk
South Somerset District Council 01935 462462
www.southsomerset.gov.uk
Taunton Deane Borough Council 01823 356356
www.tauntondeane.gov.uk
West Somerset District Council 01643 703704
www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk
