Merseyside Prepared

Day 18 – Safe Escape

Here are some Fire Safety tips:

• Regular hazard checks save lives
• Have a fire escape plan – best route is your normal route plus an alternative
• Communicate and practice your plan with your family
• In an emergency, get out, stay out and call 999

September is Preparedness Month #30Days30WaysUK and we have a UK preparedness survey:

https://westnorthants.citizenspace.com/emergency-planning/how-prepared-are-you-2025

Please take five minutes to use the link and let us know: How Prepared are You? (runs from 01/09/25 until 31/10/25).

Covid-19 Vaccine Programme

People aged 75 years and over, residents in care homes for older adults and those aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group are being offered a dose of Covid-19 vaccine from 1ST OCTOBER.  Appointments are available from the National Booking Service

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at gov.uk/ACT 

In an emergency call 999. 

#CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism 

What should I do if I find something that looks unusual on the beach?

While it is very rare to find unexploded ordnance on a visit to the beach, bad weather and high tides can expose these objects. It’s important to be cautious, as ordnance comes in all shapes and sizes. If you do come across something on the beach that you’re unsure of or suspect could be unexploded ordnance, please don’t touch it or move it. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard - they will take immediate steps with the relevant partner authorities to keep people safe and ensure the item in question is disposed of correctly.

For further information visit HM Coastguard

National Emergency Alert

The Government have announced that mobile phones in the UK will be sent a test Emergency Alert at around 3pm on Sunday 7th September.  An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen to warn people when their lives are in danger. To find out more, visit National Emergency Alert

Launch of the Government's Prepare website

What would you or others around you do in an emergency such as a flood or a power cut? Find simple and effective advice at gov.uk/prepare

The UK Government is providing a range of extra support which will be paid to eligible individuals automatically.  Depending on where you live in the UK, there are different schemes that could help support your household finances - help with your bills, childcare, housing, income and managing your finances.  For further details visit Help for Households

Important information from SP Energy Networks on preparing for emergency powercuts.

Does your business have a powercut plan?

Preparing for winter.

Shutdown of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)

What does PSTN Shutdown mean from the end of 2026?

Information is available on the Openreach website for both home and business users.

The chances of you being caught up in a major emergency are low.

Follow our advice on how to be prepared and protect your home.

Power cuts, flooding, system failure, loss of key staff - how prepared is your business in an emergency?

Read how to protect your business.

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Helping people stay safe from fire - share and save a life

Download a leaflet, produced by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, and share with anyone you know who may not be able to leave their home or are a little vulnerable at this time.