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2011 Calendar

Emergencies can happen any day.

You can cope better by being...
...informed ...prepared ...together.

I Tips on preparing for an emergency

I Tips on what to do in an emergency
I Personal emergency plans
I Where to get more information

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Extreme cold,
snow and ice
Snow and ice look beautiful but
slippery conditions are dangerous
for anybody on the move. Extreme
cold poses health problems for
frail or elderly people.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on how
you can prepare for a range of
emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

JANUARY 2011
M T W T F S S
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Large scale
transport incident
Travel by air, rail, road or sea is
extremely safe, though accidents
and emergencies do happen.
They can affect many people’s
lives and cause great upset and
disruption.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and
others safe.

FEBRUARY 2011
M T W T F S S
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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Everyday
emergencies
Accidents and emergencies can
happen to anyone, anywhere and
at any time. Even if those involved
are not badly hurt, they will
probably require first aid.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

MARCH 2011
M T W T F S S
28 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Crowd-related
incidents
It is fun to be in a crowd at a
football match or pop concert but
if there is trouble things can get
out of control and people may get
hurt. By planning ahead, you can
keep yourself and others safer.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and
others safe.

APRIL 2011
M T W T F S S
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Earthquake
Earthquakes can be destructive
over a wide area, shaking the
ground and causing buildings to
collapse. They cause injuries,
disrupt transport and services and
can trigger landslides and fires.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

MAY 2011
M T W T F S S
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
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Fire
All fires, whether home, forest or
industrial, can burn out of control
and cause great danger in the
surrounding area. You should be
aware of the hazards for your
community and be ready to react
quickly if there is an incident.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

JUNE 2011
M T W T F S S
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Heat wave and

drought
Extreme hot weather over a long
period can lead to drought and
cause acute health problems.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
are particularly dangerous for
the elderly.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and
others safe.

JULY 2011
M T W T F S S
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Terrorism
Sadly, many of us live with the
threat of terrorism as we go about
our daily lives, but terrorist activity
is rare in Europe. You can help to
keep yourself and others safe by
being vigilant and aware of what
is going on around you.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

AUGUST 2011
M T W T F S S
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
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Flooding
Flooding and flash floods can
occur almost anywhere
throughout the year. Their impact
can be devastating; endangering
life and damaging property. Even
after the waters have subsided,
there can be severe health risks.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

SEPTEMBER 2011
M T W T F S S
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Storm
Storms are frightening. They can
be dangerous and cause damage
and disruption over a wide area.
If very severe, it might take some
time before people affected
receive assistance.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

OCTOBER 2011
M T W T F S S
26 27 28 29 30 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Pandemic flu
Flu epidemics spread around the
world and cause many deaths
annually, millions in pandemic
years. Influenza is a viral disease
transmitted from infected
persons by coughs and sneezes.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

NOVEMBER 2011
M T W T F S S
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 1 2 3 4
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Power failure
Electricity powers our lives. A cut
in supply causes major disruption;
transport systems fail, heating
goes off and communications
break down. At night the loss of
power can lead to more dangers
from accidents and crime.
At the end of this calendar you
will find useful information on
how you can prepare for a range
of emergencies and help keep
yourself and others safe.

DECEMBER 2011
M T W T F S S
28 29 30 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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TOP
TIPS Preparing for an emergency
I Make your own personal emergency plan*.

I Be alert to potential hazards and safety plans wherever

you are

I Agree contact arrangements with family and friends

I Agree meeting places with family and friends

I Choose a contact person living outside your area

I Fill in this personal emergency plan, keep it with you and

encourage others to do the same

I Learn how to tune into local radio and where to turn off
electricity, gas and water

I Assemble an emergency kit bag and keep it ready

I Fit smoke alarms and check regularly

I Learn first aid

* You can download a handy Informed. Prepared. Together. leaflet from the
website below. It contains all of this information and has space to write in your
emergency plan details.

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TIPS What to do in an emergency
I In an incident call emergency services and follow instructions

I Stay clear and keep yourself and others safe

I Give first aid and call for help

I If it is not safe inside, get out, stay out, take others with you

I If it is safe and time allows, take emergency kit bag and pets

I If safe and time allows, switch off gas, electricity and water
and lock up

I If safe, go inside, stay inside

I Listen to local radio stations for information, follow advice

I Check with neighbours or persons who might need help

I Follow your personal emergency plan

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Emergency kit bag

An emergency kit bag should contain essential information and items, be small,
waterproof, kept in a safe place and easy to find.

I Essential information and phone You should also take with you, if
numbers necessary
I First aid kit I Baby food
I Torch* and spare batteries I Medication
I Radio* and spare batteries I Blankets and spare clothes
I Details of prescription medication I Mobile phone(s)
I A child’s special toy
I Spare spectacles or contact lenses
I Pets, unless gathering them may
I Bottled water
cause you delay or danger
I Long life snacks and sweets I Cash
I Important documents, personal
identification and insurance details I
I Mobile phone charger I
I Spare keys to your home and
vehicle I
I Toiletries I
I Pencil and paper
I Penknife I

I Whistle Add other items essential to your needs.

*Wind-up versions are ideal Remember to periodically check the contents of the bag

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Personal emergency plan

Emergency services
My name
phone number(s)

My address

Agreed meeting
place 1

Agreed meeting
My phone number
place 2

Agreed contact
My mobile number
person

Agreed contact
Name of next of kin
person address

Their address

Agreed contact person

phone number

Their phone number

Their mobile number

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FEBRUARY 2012
T W T F S S M T
MARCH 2012
W T F S S
26 27 28 29 30 31 1 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 1 2 3 4
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 1
30 31 1 2 3 4 5 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

APRIL 2012 MAY 2012 JUNE 2012

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
26 27 28 29 30 31 1 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 28 29 30 31 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 1
30 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

JULY 2012 AUGUST 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
25 26 27 28 29 30 1 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 27 28 29 30 31 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
30 31 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OCTOBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 29 30 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
29 30 31 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

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www.informedprepared.eu
Visit this website - it is full of information, resources and links that
will help you to be prepared to cope with emergency situations.
You will also find the other Informed. Prepared. Together.
products that you can download and print. These include games,
guidance and a range of leaflets.

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