5 Steps - Kent Prepared

Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) has produced a 5-step guide with simple actions that residents can take to be better prepared for emergencies that may impact them, such as severe weather, flooding or a utility outage.

The new campaign, supported by the Kent Association of local Councils (KALC) is designed to help get the message out to residents about the ways that they can help themselves become more self-resilient too.

KMRF Community Resilience Group Chair, Leanne McMahon, said: “There are simple steps that everyone can take to be better prepared, from signing up to receive weather warnings and flood alerts, to checking whether you, a loved-one, or neighbour are eligible to receive priority services from your utility company in the event of a supply outage.

“Proactive measures, like checking your home’s flood risk, packing a grab bag should you need to leave home at short notice, and developing an emergency plan, can increase your family’s safety and resilience should the unexpected happen.”

“We all have a role in helping to build more resilient, better prepared communities, so we urge residents and community groups to get involved.”

For more information please visit - https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/5-steps