Emergency Preparedness
- Keep a torch, batteries, radio, water and medicines together.
- Write down key numbers in case your phone dies.
- Know how to turn off water, gas and electricity.
Safety Resources
Practical safety information
Short, practical pointers, with links to the official Irish sources behind them. This is general information, not a substitute for certified training.
Household Safety
- Test smoke alarms monthly.
- Plan two ways out of every room.
- Keep a carbon monoxide alarm near fuel-burning appliances.
Outdoor Safety
- Check the forecast and daylight hours.
- Leave your route and return time with someone.
- Carry a map, compass, light, warm layers and a charged phone.
Coastal Safety
- Check tide times before walking beaches or causeways.
- Keep back from cliff edges, especially in wind.
- At sea or on the coast, call 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard.
Missing Person Awareness
- There is no waiting period — report concerns to Gardaí immediately.
- Share only official appeals.
- Avoid speculation; respect the family's privacy.
Emergency Contact Information
- 112 or 999: Gardaí, ambulance, fire, Coast Guard.
- Calls are free from any phone.
- Give your location first: Eircode, landmark or coordinates.
First Aid Awareness
- Call for help early.
- Learn CPR on a certified course.
- Know where your nearest public defibrillator (AED) is.
Family Preparedness
- Agree a meeting point and an out-of-area contact.
- Teach children how and when to call 112.
- Keep copies of important documents.
Community Resilience
- Know which neighbours live alone.
- Share official warnings with those offline.
- Join or start a local check-in network.
Volunteer Awareness
- Volunteer through established organizations.
- Understand safeguarding before you start.
- Never self-deploy to an active emergency.
See also our Emergency Information page.