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@BristolCouncil ASLRF, Civil Protection, Community Preparedness & Resilience, Business Continuity, Recovery, Emergency Planning, Voluntary Agency collaboration

[Met Office @metoffice]

Amber and Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for snow and ice as the cold weather continues.

More in our press release 👇

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#WeatherReady

[Met Office @metoffice]

With a warning for ice across parts of the UK for tonight, take extra care if you are travelling on the roads.

Check out the tips for driving in ice from our partners @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways

https://t.co/NHHH7EEFTJ

#WeatherReady

[Bristol City Council @BristolCouncil]

In partnership with @StMungos, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been extended until Monday 6 January.

This means that there is emergency support available for rough sleepers.

Find out how you can support someone rough sleeping: https://t.co/ajvsI1EdGz

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Today we have updated our cold health alert to amber for the whole of England, from today at 12pm to Wed 8 Jan at 12pm. ❄❄❄

Our data dashboard includes a cold health alert map with useful information and guidance: https://t.co/eioXiEMnUL

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

it's the final day of #30Days30Ways! and the topic: Thankyou!

Thank you to all those who have engaged over the past month! hopefully you have found the information useful!
Please spare a minute to fill out the Household Preparedness Survey : https://t.co/9awEkOv6NZ

#ASLRF

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

The theme for the final week of #30days30waysuk is 'Get involved', with Day 29 topic: #Volunteer

@BristolCouncil EPRR Team work alongside so many incredible voluntary organisations.

Volunteering is crucial to better preparedness and
community resilience

#PreparednessMonth

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

'Offline Entertainment' is todays #30Days30WaysUK topic.

How would you keep yourself and your family entertained if you had no internet📶? or worse, no power⚡️?

Include suitable offline entertainment in your
household emergency preparedness kit

@BristolCouncil #neverbored

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

Day 27 of #30Days30WaysUK and it's #ReadyKids

The @BritishRedCross have put together a fantastic resource for preparing kids for emergencies. check out the "Pillow Case Project" https://t.co/y8NgGxi77j

@BristolCouncil #PreparedKids #BePreparedNotScared #ASLRF

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#30Days30WaysUK Day 26: Medicines

���Remember to stock, store an dispose of medicine responsibly. You can take your expired medication to your local pharmacist for safe disposal.

💊Always take prescriptions as advised by your doctor/pharmacist.

@BristolCouncil #Preparedness

[Merseyside LRF @merseyprepared]

DAY 26 MEDICINES Having a well-stocked medicine cabinet will help you deal with most minor health problems and illnesses at home. Here’s a few worth stocking up on #30days30waysUK #ChooseWell #DrugsBust #medicinecabinet

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

Day 25 of #30Days30WaysUK and todays topic is #PreparedApps

We've talked about the need for a physical grab bag, but have you considered a digital grab bag?

Download apps that can help you in an emergency.

@BristolCouncil #PreparednessMonth #PlanAheadUK #ASLRF

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#MentalHealth is todays #30Days30WaysUK topic.

Knowing who to call if you, or someone you know, is having a mental health crisis can be lifesaving.

For more tips on how to look after your mental health, go to: https://t.co/Nm2yk3wA8E

@BristolCouncil #EveryMindMatters #ASLRF

[Samaritans @samaritans]

🕐 We’re here round the clock if you need us this week. Whatever you’re going through, you're not alone. We can face it with you. 📱116 123

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#30Days30WaysUK Day 23: #RoadSafety

Top tips:
🚗 Keep a high viz vest and emergency triangle so you can be visible if you break down
🚗Regularly Service your vehicle, and carry out safety checks before long journeys.
🚗 Never drive through flood water

https://t.co/inS06cHUT3

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

It's Week 4 of #30Days30WaysUK and the theme is 'Protect Your Family' with todays focus on Pets!🐕🐈

Preparedness must include the animals in your care. Check you have included your pets in your emergency
plan, follow the checklist below:

#PreparedPets @BristolCouncil #ASLRF

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

Todays #30days30waysuk topic is #CommunityResilience

We've set up the community places of safety scheme so that you'll have somewhere to go for temporary shelter in an emergency like a flood or a gas leak.

Find out more :https://t.co/E1Z9AthCmS

@BristolCouncil #ASLRF

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#30days30waysuk Day 20: #GoInStayInTuneIn

The Severnside Siren will sound if there's been a hazardous chemical incident. The sirens are tested at 3pm on the third of the month. If you hear the sirens at any other time follow the emergency advice below: https://t.co/KBwFSGpymH

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

Great advice from PHA for Day 19 of #30days30waysUK

���👏 save lives -clean your hands: proper hand hygiene kills germs

😷 face mask limit the spread of respiratory germs

@BristolCouncil #aslrf #PreparednessMonth #StopTheSpread

[Public Health Agency @publichealthni]

📌Follow the steps below to help protect your family from becoming unwell this autumn/winter and also to stop the spread if you or your child do become unwell.

#30Days30WaysUK #BeReadyNI #washyourhands

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

It's day 18 of #30Days30WaysUK and the topic is #GrabBag

Having an emergency bag with supplies ready to go will allow you to be more prepared if you have to evacuate your home

You could add to your emergency kit when you are able and build it up over time.

@BristolCouncil

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#30Days30WaysUK #WaterSafety #RespectTheWater #PreparednessMonth

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

Always respect the water by being aware of conditions and knowing your limits.🏊‍♀️

See someone in trouble in the water? Call 999 immediately and encourage the person to float on their back.

🔗 https://t.co/aKK5AAeQhu

#30Days30WaysUK #BeReadyNI

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#30Days30WaysUK Day 17: Water Safety🌊

Open water swimming is becoming increasingly popular but remember to #RespectTheWater
🌊 Don't swim alone
🌊 know your entry and exit point
🌊 be aware of cold water shock
🌊 Remember to #FloatToLive
https://t.co/npGuQwVkZy

#ASLRF

[BristolPrepared @BristolPrepared]

#30days30waysUK Day 16: Map It

#MapYourRisks
🗺️Understand the risks in your area: https://t.co/vRBYyxWccD
🗺️Don't rely on technology, keep a paper map of your area, and an A-Z in your Car
🗺️Download What3Words so you can give your exact location in an emergency

@BristolCouncil