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Major accident hazards
In the event of any major accident / hazard, such as a chemical spill or explosion, you may be instructed to either stay indoors or evacuate your premises.
In the event of evacuation :
- Follow instructions from the emergency services
- Remember to take with you: (if time allows)
- Warm clothing
- Medication and toiletries
- Any important documents
- Accessories for pets
Chemical / Toxic fumes:
Stay indoors unless you are advised to leave by the Emergency Services. It is worth remembering that with some toxic fumes everything will look normal and you will not see, smell or feel anything different
- Close all doors and windows
- Extinguish all naked flames, e.g. pilot lights
- Switch off gas supplies
- Put away or cover all fresh food
- Have your emergency provisions ready
- Do not use the telephone unless absolutely necessary – keep lines free for emergency use only
More information can be found here: www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/you/index.shtm
Tune into local radio or television for any information or early warnings or visit www.wirral.gov.uk for updates.
Wirral’s local radio stations are:
| Radio City | 96.7 FM |
| Radio Merseyside | 95.8 FM |
| Wirral's Buzz | 97.1 FM |
Some useful phone numbers in case of emergency are:
- Emergency Services: 999
- Environment Agency Floodline 0845 6060606
- Transco (gas) 0800 111 999
- NHS Direct 0845 4647
Wirral Council
- General Enquiries 606 2000
- Out of hours 647 7810