Chemical incidents that are considered an emergency in Jersey include a toxic chemical release and major land, air, or water contamination. If you are informed that there is a cloud of hazardous material in your area, take the following steps to protect yourself and your family.
- go indoors, stay there and tune into local radio and television for further information
- close all doors and windows, shut down all ventilation and air conditioning systems and block obvious draughts (unblock these vents before switching everything back on)
- extinguish all flames, for example, pilot lights
- get out 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 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 (even if everything appears normal)
- do not use rainwater; for example, water butts should be discarded
- keep animals inside and do not stroke or pat any animals that have been outside
- listen for public announcements: they will inform you when it is safe to go outside, and of other actions you should take
Jersey media
BBC Jersey website
Channel Television website
Channel 103FM website
Jersey Evening Post website
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