Planning for Emergencies
Sometimes life can be unpredictable and unexpected situations can arise. Thinking about an emergency plan can help you consider what could be put in place to support the person you care for if you were suddenly unable to provide care.
Some useful links
Kent and Medway Carers’ Emergency Card
By carrying a Kent and Medway Carers’ Emergency Card, someone close to you can be contacted in those situations so that the person you care for can be supported while you’re unavailable.
Find your exact location instantly with the what3words-app/
Many emergency services now accept 3 word addresses from 999 callers who would otherwise struggle to say exactly where they need help. what3words has helped find many people in need of emergency assistance quickly and easily.
https://medium.com/@ICEContact/in-case-of-emergency-ice-111ea9810abf
ICE Contact is a free personal safety app that delivers instant & delayed messages to friends & family In Case of Emergency (ICE).
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/free-emergency-apps
Emergency situations can be stressful, dangerous and upsetting. But if you’re prepared, anyone can deal with the unexpected.
The free British Red Cross Emergency app can help you deal with emergencies. You’ll know exactly what to do if disaster strikes.
https://lionsclubs.co/MemberArea/knowledge/lions-message-in-a-bottle/
Lions Clubs Message in a Bottle is a simple but effective way for people to keep their basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge.
Message in a Bottle helps emergency services personnel to save valuable time in identifying an individual very quickly and knowing if they have any allergies or take special medication if they see the Message in a Bottle sticker in your home
Nextdoor is a community-based app based on your local neighbourhood so can provide a way to get support from your local community (similar to WhatsApp)
Gasbuddy app gives real-time data that shows petrol stations with available supplies.
Life 360 is an App that helps keep track of family members and friends.
https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/
Kent Prepared supports local communities to prepare for
You can get the person you care for added to the priority services register for energy and water utilities so that you are forewarned of any supply issues, planned works or to get a priority service if you need it. Use the link above for your energy suppliers and contact your water company supplier direct for more information.