Advice on chemical accidents, toxic fumes and smoke

• Stay indoors until you are advised to leave by the emergency services
• Bring pets indoors
• Close all doors and windows and block obvious vents (remember to unblock before switching equipment on again).
• Tune into local radio and/or television and listen for information
• Switch off air conditioning, ventilation units and fans.
• Extinguish all naked flames.
• Be prepared: get an overnight bag ready as you may be evacuated
• Keep telephone calls to a minimum to avoid overloading the system
• Do not collect your children from school unless instructed to do so as they will be looked after.