Clouds of Hazardous Material
If you are informed that there is a cloud of hazardous material
in your area, please take the following steps to protect yourself
and your family:
- Go indoors, stay there and tune into Radio Wales (882MW), Red
Dragon Radio (97.4 & 103.2FM) or Touch Radio (1305 &
1359MW).
- Close all doors and windows, shut down all ventilation and air
conditioning systems and block obvious draughts. (Remember to
unblock these vents before switching everything back on).
- Extinguish all flames for example, pilot lights.
- Get our your home emergency pack.
- Cover or put all food in a closed, sealed cupboard or
container.
- Wash and/or peel all fruit and vegetables before eating.
- DO NOT use leafy or difficult to wash food.
- DO NOT try to collect your children from school unless told to
do so. They will be looked after properly by the school.
- DO NOT go outside until you are told to do so. (With some
chemicals everything may appear quite normal and you wont be able
to see or smell them).
- DO NOT USE RAINWATER any rainwater stored e.g. water butts
should be discarded.
- DO NOT pet animals that have been outside.
- Listen for public announcements, they will inform you when you
can go outside and of other actions you should take.
Contact
Email: EmergencyPlanning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk