What can you do?
As a Kennemerland resident you can play an important role during a disaster or crisis
What can you do?
As a Kennemerland resident you can also play an important role during a disaster or crisis.
Bystanders often provide assistance in the first 10 minutes following an incident. We rely on this help from our residents wherever possible, with a focus on those needing extra assistance such as the elderly and infirm. Read below what you can do to increase your own safety and that of your family members and neighbours.
Plan ahead
Do you know what to do if a fire breaks out? Or if an incident occurs in the vicinity? Making an emergency plan is the first step. Know how to evacuate yourself and your family. Check What to do in case of... for more tips on what to do in emergency situations.
Take steps
In addition to planning, you can take precautionary measures. Installing smoke detectors, for example. Putting together emergency supplies in case of a power cut. Leave a blanket in your car. Want to know what else you can do? Check What to do in case of... for more information.
Get informed
Knowing what to do in an emergency can save lives. That's why the information on this website is important, and you should save important contact numbers listed here in your mobile phone. Crisis management is done together with local residents. Check What to do in case of... for more information.
Be prepared for…
Asbestos
Fire at home
Fire in the neighbourhood
Extreme weather
Toxic substances
Serious motor-vehicle accidents
Infectious diseases
Mass panic
Wildfires
Flooding
Terrorism
Gas outage
Power/connectivity outages