Local Risk Rating
Very High
What does the Local Resilience Forum do to prepare?
Works with site operators, emergency services and other partners to plan for chemical emergencies.
Develops and exercises multi-agency emergency response plans.
Maintains arrangements for public warning and informing.
Works with health, environmental and scientific specialists to support response and recovery.
Reviews lessons from incidents worldwide and exercises to improve preparedness.
How can you prepare?
Before
Sign up for alerts from Emergency Services
Consider preparing a household emergency kit or grab bag
Find out if you live near a Chemical Site
During
Follow advice from the emergency services
You made be advised to take ‘shelter’: you should stay in your home with the doors and windows closed
Tune into local news, official websites and social media channels for updates
After
Continue to follow advice from Emergency Services
Seek medical advice if you have been instructed to do so or if you experience symptoms
