Go In, Stay In, Tune In
During an incident you may be advised to Go In, Stay In, Tune
In. There is an agreement with radio and TV companies that if there
is a major emergency or incident they will interrupt programming to
give public safety advice and information.
Therefore sheltering means that you go indoors
tune into local radio, and TV and stay there until told by the
emergency services or by radio and television that it is safe to go
outside.
Go In
- go indoors
- close all windows
- if you are away from home go into a shop or other public
building and wait for further instructions
Stay In
- close all doors and windows
- go upstairs where possible
- extinguish all naked flames
- stay in and do not go back outside until told it is safe to do
so
- have your radio, some snacks and water with you
- if you have pets, do not go outside to look for them
- the Police and Education authorities will ensure that children
attending schools are safe and properly looked after
- if you rely on home care, they will not be able to come to you.
Social Services will be informed of your situation and will try to
contact you by phone. An evacuation might have to be considered. If
you are in immediate danger only, please call the emergency
services on 999
Tune In
- tune in to local radio/TV
- follow official instructions
- limit use of the telephone - keep lines free for emergency
use
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