Communities Prepared
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A @TNLComFund national community resilience programme run by @GwkSouth supporting communities to prepare for, respond to, & recover from a range of emergencies.
England, United Kingdom
Joined February 2016
Do you know the flood risk where you live? Check out updated tools from @EnvAgency to help you and your community prepare for flooding. #communityresilience
Knowing your flood risk is crucial to keeping yourself and your property safe. We've updated our digital tools to show how current and future flood and costal erosion risk could impact properties across the country. Find out more:
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🎉 BLOG: 30 years of the National Lottery! Groundwork UK’s CEO shares how it’s changed communities, including through Communities Prepared. 🌿 Read more:
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Knowing just one action during a flood can reduce the effects on your home and family and even save a life. ⏫ Move items upstairs or to safety. 🔌Turn off electricity, gas, and water. 🦺Follow advice from the emergency services. 📷 For more info, head to @EnvAgency
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🔵 It's #FloodActionWeek! Around 5.5 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding. Don't assume it won't happen to you. Learn what to do in a flood:
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🎉 Our Flood Volunteer Session returns on October 16! Join us online to learn how to prepare for and respond to floods effectively—before, during, and after. Want to know more? Click the link to register!
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🎉 That’s a wrap for #30Days30WaysUK! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in building a more prepared and resilient community. Stay informed, stay ready, and we’ll see you next year! 💪 #PreparednessMonth #BePreparedNotScared
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💊 Is your medicine cabinet ready for emergencies? 1️⃣ Safely dispose of expired meds 2️⃣ Restock key items 3️⃣ Store medicines correctly Keep your health in check and choose well 🩹 #30days30waysuk
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💬 Stress affects everyone, before, during, and after emergencies. Taking care of your mental health builds resilience. Recognize the signs, practice self-care, and seek support—it’s okay not to be okay. Check out NHS Every Mind Matters for help 💙 #MentalHealth #30days30waysuk
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🐾 Emergency preparedness isn’t just for humans—your pets need to be part of the plan too! Make sure they’re included in your evacuation/shelter plans, and don’t forget pet first aid. Have a neighbor who can help if needed, and get your pets microchipped! 🏡 #30days30waysuk
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🌟 Emergencies are unpredictable, but a prepared community is stronger together! Does your area have an emergency plan? If not, visit our website and take the self-led community emergency planning course. Let's start getting ready today! 🏘️💪 #CommunityResilience
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🏠 Emergencies can happen fast! If you're told to Go In, Stay In, and Tune In, would you be ready? Make sure you’ve got 3 days' worth of essentials—first aid, food, tools, shelter, and ways to stay connected. Preparedness starts at home! 🛠️ #PreparednessMonth #30days30waysuk
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🚨 Do you have a grab bag ready for emergencies? Make sure it includes essentials like a flashlight, extra batteries, first aid supplies, medications, important documents, cash, and more. Stay prepared for the unexpected! 🛠️ #GrabBag #PreparednessMonth #30days30waysuk
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🗺️ Understand your local risk landscape by checking your community risk register and learn how to use offline map tools like @what3words for emergencies. Local knowledge and planning save lives! 🌍 #MapYourRisk
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🛠️ Week three of #30Days30Ways! Making a plan and staying prepared is crucial. Always be ready with at least 3 days of emergency supplies, covering first aid, food, tools, shelter, and comms. Get equipped, make a plan, and be prepared for anything! 📷🏠
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🩹 Did you know that up to 59% of deaths from injury can be prevented by giving first aid before responders arrive? Anyone can learn first aid—be the first to act and make a difference! 🩺 #FirstAid #30Days30WaysUK #WorldFirstAidDay #WFAD2024
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☎️ Knowing when and who to call in an emergency is crucial! Use 101 for non-life-threatening police matters, NHS 111 for medical help, and 999 for life-threatening emergencies (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, or mountain rescue). Save key numbers avoid delays.#30days30waysuk
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🌦️ Be #WeatherAware and ready for severe weather! Important to sign up for Met Office alerts (email and app) ColdWeatherAlerts, and Heat-health services. Planning a trip? Check ahead and prepare🌪️ #30Days30Ways #WeatherReady
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RT @TheFloodHub: 🌧️🌍 Exciting new #GCSEGeography case study! Dive into #StormBabet: Explore its causes, impacts (social, economic, environm…
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💧Being flood aware is a must in the UK today. Quick steps to follow: Check your flood risk, sign up for alerts, and add Floodline to your contacts. Never walk or drive through flood water. Learn the 3 warning levels and what to do. Check out our free Flood Handbook & course! 🌊
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📢 Week two of #30Days30Ways is here! This week, we’re focusing on the importance of getting informed. Follow credible sources for emergency info, fact-check everything, and always pause and think before you share. Misinformation is a hazard—stick to the facts! 🛡️
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