Action to take:

• Go indoors and stay there.
• Tune in to your local radio or television station for further information.
• Follow official instructions.
• Close all doors and windows.
• Shut down all ventilation and air conditioning systems and block obvious drafts (remember to unblock these vents before switching everything back on).
• Extinguish all flames, for example pilot lights (from their gas source and not just blown out).
• Cover or put all foods in a closed, sealed cupboard or container.
• Wash and/or peel all home grown fruit and vegetables before eating.
• 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 it is safe to do so - with some chemicals everything may appear quite normal and you won't be able to see or smell them.
• Do NOT use rainwater - any rainwater stored, for example in garden butts, should be discarded
• Ensure family pets that have been outside are washed thoroughly.
• Listen for public announcements - they will inform you when you can go outside, and of other actions you can take.

Stay calm! Follow the guidance above to keep safe.

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