In some cases, it may become necessary to evacuate your home or
neighbourhood. Evacuation is a last resort in most cases it
will be a case of
go in, stay in and tune in.
Evacuate immediately when you:
- Are directed to do so by an emergency official or your estate
manager
- Are in immediate danger
Be prepared to evacuate
- If there is time and only if there is
time, secure your home: close and lock windows and doors, unplug
appliances before you leave and turn off utilities.
- Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable protective clothing such as
long trousers and long-sleeved tops.
- Take your grab bag with you
Where to go?
If you are required to leave your home and do not have anywhere
to go the City has a number of Rest Centres appropriate for various
types of emergencies. Estate managers or the emergency
services will advise you on the location of rest centres which will
be designated, depending upon the type of incident.
Information will also be placed on the City of London’s
website.
Rest Centre guidelines:
- If you can, try to stay with friends or relatives outside the
affected area.
- Everyone who attends a Rest Centre must be registered.
Registration will be on arrival and it will be necessary to sign
out when leaving the centre.
- Rest centres provide basic food and water. If possible,
bring clothing, bedding, bathing and sanitary supplies, special
food and pre-filled prescriptions and other medications to
shelters.
- Alcoholic drinks, smoking, illegal substances are not allowed
in rest centres
- You cannot take pets into rest centres. Only guide dogs
are allowed. The City will arrange for pets to be looked
after by the RSPCA. If the centre is open for a short term
period, a RSPCA vehicle will be parked nearby for animals to be
sheltered inside and owners can leave the centre to see their pets
on a regular basis. If the centre is operational for over 12 hours;
the pets may be taken by the RSPCA to one of their animal hospitals
until owners can collect them.
- Take your grab bag with you to the Rest Centre
- Co-operate with Rest Centre managers and other people in order
to make a difficult situation less stressful