Emergencies can happen in any form and at any time (day or night). Getting prepared and having a plan in advance means that you can deal with the emergency if it does happen.

In a newly launched website, the government is encouraging people to think about what they would do if they and those around them were exposed to risks ranging from floods to fires to power cuts. The website provides simple and effective steps people can take to be more prepared, at gov.uk/prepare. 

The following website is a useful resource to help you plan for emergencies:

https://suffolkprepared.co.uk/