Let's be prepared – let's strengthen our home preparedness.
Having three days' worth of essentials, making a simple home plan and looking out for neighbours are among the practical tips in the booklet. Let's be prepared from the Civil Contingencies Department of the National Police Commissioner. The leaflet is also available in English and Polish.
Be prepared – Be prepared
Having three days' worth of essentials, making a simple home plan and looking out for neighbours are among the practical tips in the booklet. Let's be prepared from the Civil Contingencies Department of the National Police Commissioner. It provides advice to help people prepare for disruption to their daily lives due to natural disasters, power cuts or other serious events.
The brochure is available on the web Let's get ready in Icelandic, English and Polish in addition to the publication of in plain language and Sign language interpretation.All residents in Iceland aged 18 and over have received a link to the booklet via island.is
The leaflet recommends that households can provide for the basic needs of their household members for at least three days. Some things that are good to have on hand include:
- Water for drinking and cooking
- Non-perishable food and a tin opener
- Essential medicines and first-aid kit
- Torch, batteries and power banks
- Battery-powered radio
- Warm blankets and toiletries
- Cash and a printed list of important telephone numbers
The booklet is extremely practical, as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, avalanches, severe weather and other events have reminded us of the importance of individuals and families being prepared when unexpected situations arise.
We therefore encourage people to familiarise themselves with the contents of the booklet and also the website. Let's get ready.
Let's think about safety and plan accordingly, as the leaflet advises.
