What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
I never even got a fleg (fright to folk not from Dundee) when it went off. It was ‘meh’ at best.
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Snowhunter
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Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
I switched that rubbish off- last people I'd want advice from in an emergency is the government!
Seriously though I live in the middle of nowhere and can't imagine any scenario where it would be of use to me. In a city perhaps I'd think differently.
Incidently a prepper neighbour thinks the same way.
Seriously though I live in the middle of nowhere and can't imagine any scenario where it would be of use to me. In a city perhaps I'd think differently.
Incidently a prepper neighbour thinks the same way.
Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Mine went off - no sound though as I had volume turned down. I was under the impression that even if you had the sound off then it would ring, but clearly not. Given that we're light years behind many other countries in terms of emergency communications, I welcome anything.
Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Things the government might warn you about:
1. Major Fire (e.g. Wildfire, Industrial Fire, or High-Rise Blaze)
Evacuation if:
A large wildfire is spreading toward homes (more common in rural/wooded areas).
An industrial fire or chemical plant blaze poses toxic smoke risks.
A building is at risk of collapse (e.g. Grenfell Tower-type scenario).
What you'd be told:
Leave immediately if safe to do so.
Stay away from smoke.
Go to a designated emergency shelter or assembly point.
2. Severe Flooding or Dam Failure
Evacuation if:
River or coastal flooding is imminent (especially in high-risk areas like the Somerset Levels, Thames Estuary).
A dam or reservoir is at risk of breaching.
What you'd be told:
Move to higher ground.
Do not walk or drive through flood water.
Use emergency shelters.
3. Radiation Leak or Nuclear Incident
Evacuation/Shelter if:
An incident occurs at a nuclear power station (e.g. Sizewell, Hinkley Point).
A radiation leak from industrial or medical sources.
What you'd be told:
Sometimes to evacuate, sometimes to shelter indoors and seal windows/doors.
Take iodine tablets if distributed.
4. Toxic Gas or Chemical Spill
Evacuation if:
Industrial accident or tanker spill releases hazardous chemicals.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate immediately downwind.
Avoid contact with unknown substances.
Shelter-in-place if evacuation is not safe.
5. Bomb Threat, Terror Attack, or Explosives Discovery
Evacuation if:
Suspicious devices or credible threats are discovered.
Ongoing active shooter or terror incident.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate calmly via designated routes.
Stay away from windows or large crowds.
Follow police instructions — sometimes lockdown instead of evacuation.
6. Extreme Weather (e.g. Tornado, Superstorm, Extreme Winds)
Rare in the UK, but possible with:
Freak wind events, microbursts, or extreme storms.
Houses had roofs ripped off not long ago in Stockport. Likely their windows were smashed/blown in.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate mobile homes or vulnerable structures.
Secure loose items.
Go to a sturdy shelter.
7. Biological Hazards or Disease Outbreak
Evacuation/shelter if:
Infectious disease outbreak requiring quarantine zones.
Bioterrorism threat (anthrax, etc.).
What you'd be told:
Remain indoors, possibly evacuate areas of outbreak.
Wear protective gear (e.g., during COVID-19: masks, distancing).
8. Explosion or Building Collapse
Evacuation if:
Gas explosion (e.g., Croydon, Leicester incidents).
Structural collapse or unsafe buildings.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate immediately.
Avoid using electrical devices or open flames.
9. Major Infrastructure Failure (e.g., blackout, gas failure, transport collapse)
Evacuation/Shelter if:
Extended power outages during winter.
Unsafe conditions in public infrastructure (e.g., tunnel or bridge failures).
What you'd be told:
Evacuate unsafe zones.
Seek emergency accommodation or warming centres.
10. Civil Unrest or Riots
Evacuation if:
You are in an area experiencing dangerous protests, looting, or violent unrest.
What you'd be told:
Leave the area for safety.
Avoid travel to certain zones.
Shelter-in-place if movement is too risky.
How You'd Be Alerted:
Emergency Alerts system (SMS-style push notification with alarm sound).
Local authority door-to-door warnings?
TV/radio news and social media.
Met Office weather warnings.
Environment Agency flood alerts.
1. Major Fire (e.g. Wildfire, Industrial Fire, or High-Rise Blaze)
Evacuation if:
A large wildfire is spreading toward homes (more common in rural/wooded areas).
An industrial fire or chemical plant blaze poses toxic smoke risks.
A building is at risk of collapse (e.g. Grenfell Tower-type scenario).
What you'd be told:
Leave immediately if safe to do so.
Stay away from smoke.
Go to a designated emergency shelter or assembly point.
2. Severe Flooding or Dam Failure
Evacuation if:
River or coastal flooding is imminent (especially in high-risk areas like the Somerset Levels, Thames Estuary).
A dam or reservoir is at risk of breaching.
What you'd be told:
Move to higher ground.
Do not walk or drive through flood water.
Use emergency shelters.
3. Radiation Leak or Nuclear Incident
Evacuation/Shelter if:
An incident occurs at a nuclear power station (e.g. Sizewell, Hinkley Point).
A radiation leak from industrial or medical sources.
What you'd be told:
Sometimes to evacuate, sometimes to shelter indoors and seal windows/doors.
Take iodine tablets if distributed.
4. Toxic Gas or Chemical Spill
Evacuation if:
Industrial accident or tanker spill releases hazardous chemicals.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate immediately downwind.
Avoid contact with unknown substances.
Shelter-in-place if evacuation is not safe.
5. Bomb Threat, Terror Attack, or Explosives Discovery
Evacuation if:
Suspicious devices or credible threats are discovered.
Ongoing active shooter or terror incident.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate calmly via designated routes.
Stay away from windows or large crowds.
Follow police instructions — sometimes lockdown instead of evacuation.
6. Extreme Weather (e.g. Tornado, Superstorm, Extreme Winds)
Rare in the UK, but possible with:
Freak wind events, microbursts, or extreme storms.
Houses had roofs ripped off not long ago in Stockport. Likely their windows were smashed/blown in.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate mobile homes or vulnerable structures.
Secure loose items.
Go to a sturdy shelter.
7. Biological Hazards or Disease Outbreak
Evacuation/shelter if:
Infectious disease outbreak requiring quarantine zones.
Bioterrorism threat (anthrax, etc.).
What you'd be told:
Remain indoors, possibly evacuate areas of outbreak.
Wear protective gear (e.g., during COVID-19: masks, distancing).
8. Explosion or Building Collapse
Evacuation if:
Gas explosion (e.g., Croydon, Leicester incidents).
Structural collapse or unsafe buildings.
What you'd be told:
Evacuate immediately.
Avoid using electrical devices or open flames.
9. Major Infrastructure Failure (e.g., blackout, gas failure, transport collapse)
Evacuation/Shelter if:
Extended power outages during winter.
Unsafe conditions in public infrastructure (e.g., tunnel or bridge failures).
What you'd be told:
Evacuate unsafe zones.
Seek emergency accommodation or warming centres.
10. Civil Unrest or Riots
Evacuation if:
You are in an area experiencing dangerous protests, looting, or violent unrest.
What you'd be told:
Leave the area for safety.
Avoid travel to certain zones.
Shelter-in-place if movement is too risky.
How You'd Be Alerted:
Emergency Alerts system (SMS-style push notification with alarm sound).
Local authority door-to-door warnings?
TV/radio news and social media.
Met Office weather warnings.
Environment Agency flood alerts.
Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
I was having a wee think about things. If a nuke was heading for Edinburgh (and it’s meant to be one of the main targets up here), I’m not sure I would want to know as there’s not a lot I could do. Get it over and done with quickly.itsybitsy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 12:10 pm
Mine went off - no sound though as I had volume turned down. I was under the impression that even if you had the sound off then it would ring, but clearly not. Given that we're light years behind many other countries in terms of emergency communications, I welcome anything.
Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Get the washing off the line, what will the neighbours think.Kiwififer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 7:40 pmI was having a wee think about things. If a nuke was heading for Edinburgh (and it’s meant to be one of the main targets up here), I’m not sure I would want to know as there’s not a lot I could do. Get it over and done with quickly.itsybitsy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 12:10 pm
Mine went off - no sound though as I had volume turned down. I was under the impression that even if you had the sound off then it would ring, but clearly not. Given that we're light years behind many other countries in terms of emergency communications, I welcome anything.
Two is one and one is none, but three is even better.
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Yorkshire Andy
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It'd be dry for a split second then turn to dustpseudonym wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 7:54 pmGet the washing off the line, what will the neighbours think.Kiwififer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 7:40 pmI was having a wee think about things. If a nuke was heading for Edinburgh (and it’s meant to be one of the main targets up here), I’m not sure I would want to know as there’s not a lot I could do. Get it over and done with quickly.itsybitsy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 12:10 pm
Mine went off - no sound though as I had volume turned down. I was under the impression that even if you had the sound off then it would ring, but clearly not. Given that we're light years behind many other countries in terms of emergency communications, I welcome anything.
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong 
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
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Yorkshire Andy
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Ordered a couple more wool Blankets ww2 vintage absolutely brilliant condition just need a careful wash to freshen them up £20 each ..
https://ebay.us/m/hCY63a
Lads got one to sew.his cubs blanket badges too least on a campsite he will be warm and safe from any stray sparks unlike a synthetic blanket
https://ebay.us/m/hCY63a
Lads got one to sew.his cubs blanket badges too least on a campsite he will be warm and safe from any stray sparks unlike a synthetic blanket
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
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diamond lil
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Wool's great stuff Andy isn't it.
Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Still have mine from the 70s. Mum lined mine so extra toasty,Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:24 pm Snip>
Lads got one to sew.his cubs blanket badges too least on a campsite he will be warm and safe from any stray sparks unlike a synthetic blanket
Two is one and one is none, but three is even better.