Introduction
Most emergencies are easier to cope with when a little thinking has been done in advance. This program focuses on simple, realistic steps that individuals, households and local groups can take before something goes wrong.
Objectives
To encourage individuals, families and communities to understand the importance of preparing for emergencies before they happen.
Main focus areas
- Personal emergency preparedness
- Household emergency planning
- Community preparedness awareness
- Emergency contact awareness
- Safety information
- Risk awareness
- Preparedness resources
Target audience
- Households and families
- Older people living alone and those who check on them
- Residents' associations and community groups
- Schools and youth organizations
Potential activities
- Plain-language household planning checklists
- Community talks on storm and power-outage readiness
- Guidance on assembling a basic home emergency kit
- Sharing official seasonal advice, such as winter readiness
Expected community benefits
- Households that know who to call and what to do
- Neighbours who know who may need a check-in
- Less panic and more practical action when weather turns
Long-term objectives
A culture across Ireland in which basic preparedness is as ordinary as locking the front door.