We all hope that we won’t be faced with an emergency situation but as the Boy Scouts say, ‘always be prepared.

The 30 days 30 ways social media campaign highlights that by putting some simple things in place can help us be more prepared when faced with an emergency.

Boost your personal safety and preparedness by having a plan, preparation, and practice.

Knowing about the hazards and threats that have happened or could happen in your home or community will help you to plan and prepare.

For more information contact Kirklees Council’s emergency planning team

The themes for this year’s 30 days 30 ways campaign are:

Emergency Alerts is a new service from the government expected to launch in autumn 2022. Emergency alerts will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby.

In the digital age with information at our fingertips, it can be difficult at times to decipher genuine sources from malicious misinformation, however, verifying credible sources for crisis and emergency information is a vital initial step in being thoroughly prepared in the event of an emergency. Report Misinformation

It’s okay to not be okay. Mental health is a silent emergency, which is why it’s important to talk with friends and family about how we can all stay mentally positive and maintain good mental health. Mental health support in Kirklees.

We all know to save for a rainy day, but are we prepared for when that rainy day comes? Adverse weather conditions can be some of the most difficult emergencies to overcome. Being prepared for anything this winter has instore means we can go about our daily business safely in the colder months. Winter information, announcements and support.

Floods can be some of the fastest and most unexpected emergencies we can face, destroying property and disrupting travel. Thus, making some of the simplest journeys impossible. Which is why it’s important to understand the flooding risks in your local area and being stocked with food and first aid should a flood occur. Check for flooding.

It’s really important to think about how you and your family would escape in the unlikely event a fire occurs in your home. Consider drawing up a fire escape plan – and make sure that everybody knows it.

When invited get your annual flu jab and covid booster to help keep each other safe, protect the NHS and have a safe and happy winter. NHS vaccine information.

Emergencies don’t only happen in the real world, they happen online too – we’ve all read about the scams and threats from digital criminals but with just a few simple steps from Action Fraud you can protect yourself.

Find out what to do in a power cut.

If someone is unconscious and not breathing, call 999 and start CPR straight away.

When you call 999 for an ambulance, you should be given basic life-saving instructions over the phone, including advice about CPR.

Thousands of people choose to help save lives by giving blood. Find out more information about giving blood.

To make sure that you and your family are safe during an emergency, complete this 10 minute plan.

Light-coloured or fluorescent clothing can help other road users to see pedestrians, cyclists and school children during poor light or the winter months. Reflective clothing and/or accessories can increase visibility in the dark. Think road safety.

Put down those phones and controllers and get the kids out and about with some offline entertainment. Check out these summer events.

It’s not just adults who trip and fall in the home, falls are the most common causes of accidents in the home for children; they account for 44% of all children’s accidents. Information to keep the kids safe in the home.

Make sure you know how to look after your four legged friend in an emergency pet first aid.

Prepared App is all about taking the technology we use every day and setting it up to be more productive in case of an emergency. This can be done by updating emergency contacts or downloading apps such as What3Words which can help emergency services to locate you in an emergency.

Knowing who to call in case of an emergency is one of the first vital steps in event of an emergency. Getting the correct support as quickly as possible. NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do, but always call 999 when there is a risk to life. If you have a council related emergency visit: Kirklees Council Emergency Contacts.

Medicine Check is all about what, when and how to use first aid and medicine. Having the correct supplies and knowing how to use them will help in an emergency situation until the emergency service are able to assist. Find out what you should keep in your first aid kit.

. Household Preparedness can help us by having the correct supplies and equipment at home in an emergency. Find out how prepared you are with the 30 days 30 ways household preparedness survey.

If adverse weather hits and you can’t get out to the shops could you make a tasty meal using just the tinned foods in your cupboard? Take a look at these tinned food recipes from the British Heart Foundation.

Get your home and property ready for winter.

Sadly, the number of accidental drownings in our region is on the rise. Respect the water and be water aware.           

You are more likely to break down or face traffic disruption when travelling in winter. Be better prepared with our winter driving checklist.

Whether you’re a War of the Worlds fan or a Marty McFly fan sci-fi movies is the fun theme today and a science fact theme tomorrow.

Asteroids, comets and meteors can be a potential risk if their orbit brings them closer to earth but the scientists say there are no known significant asteroid risks of impact with Earth over the next 100 years. Find out more about near earth objects.

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.

 Kindness and being kind can help reduce stress and improve our emotional wellbeing as well as lots of other benefits. Visit the kindness matters guide.

Volunteering can be very rewarding and is a great way to meet new people, gain new skills, get experience and make a difference to your community. Find out about volunteering In Kirklees.

Be prepared with this emergency kit checklist from the British Red Cross.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more #30days30ways preparedness information.

”Oh! That’s where my recycling ends up.”

Find out what should go in your green bin in Kirklees and help us to recycle more of your waste.