Public Protection Actions

If you receive warning of an emergency involving the transport of radioactive material from the Police, remain calm and follow their advice, which may include:

Go indoors and stay there.
In such an emergency the best thing to do is go indoors and stay there. Do not go outside, unless you are told to do so. Keep pets indoors.

Close windows and doors.
Close all your doors and windows.

Put out or damp down fires and boilers. Shut down ventilation devices.
Switch off fans, close ventilators and put out or damp down open fires or other heating appliances (such as central heating boilers and gas fires) which draw air from outside.

Do not use the telephone unless you urgently need help.
In an emergency, the telephone systems (mobile and land line) may be overloaded. If you must make a call, please keep it short.

Do not leave the area unless advised to do so.
You will be much safer indoors. If you have been asked to stay indoors, do not leave the area unless you are advised to. If you try to leave earlier you may block the roads and hinder the emergency services.