Family Safety Plan

Create a family emergency contact list

Ensure everyone knows how to call 999/112

Establish a family meeting point in case of emergency

Keep a first aid kit accessible and stocked

Know where to turn off gas, electricity, and water

Have torches with working batteries in accessible locations

Ensure all family members know each other's phone numbers

Designate an out-of-area contact person

Set up a family group chat for emergencies

Teach children when and how to use phones for emergencies

Have a backup communication method (neighbour, landline)

Install working smoke alarms on every floor

At least one on every floor; ideally one in every room except the kitchen, bathroom and garage. Use a heat alarm in the kitchen.

Test smoke alarms every week

Change the battery every year.

Install carbon monoxide alarms

Marked EN 50291, in every room with a fuel-burning appliance and within 5 metres of every bedroom. Test monthly.

Create and practise a fire escape plan

Keep fire extinguisher accessible and know how to use it

Store hazardous materials safely away from children

Teach children not to open doors to strangers

Establish a family code word for emergencies

Teach children it's okay to say no to adults

Discuss what to do if approached by strangers

Teach children to tell trusted adults if something feels wrong

Set up parental controls on devices and WiFi

Keep computers in common areas

Discuss online safety regularly with children

Monitor children's social media appropriately

Set screen time limits for children

Teach children never to share personal info online

Always know where family members are going

Establish check-in times when apart

Teach children their full address and parent's phone number

Set up location sharing on family phones

Have recent photos of children in case of emergency