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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Apr 3

👋Hello Bluesky, we’re Communities Prepared - a #grassroots initiative equipping communities with the knowledge and confidence to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a range of emergencies, from flooding and severe weather incidents to pandemics. #greensky

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Groundwork London @groundworklondon.bsky.social · 15d

You're invited to join the #launch event of London Resilient Communities! ✉️ 🧵
#launchevent #communityresilience #communities #resilience

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 20d

#30Days30Ways: Grab Bag
What should go in your #emergency #grabbag ?
Check out this graphic for some ideas, and be sure to sign up to our upcoming Community Emergency Planning session to learn more about preparing for emergencies: https://loom.ly/_G-2TDs
Did we miss anything? Let us know below! ⬇️

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Groundwork London @groundworklondon.bsky.social · 21d

Today we are excited to announce London Resilient Communities! 🤩 This is a programme designed to empower communities and strengthen resilience across London. This programme will include free training, grant funding and more - please visit groundwork.org.uk/london-resilient-communities to learn more

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

6. Build your skills
Learn basic first aid
Undertake training to help you look after your home and wider community, before, during and after an emergency - see communitiesprepared.org.uk for the training and support we offer

Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

5. Get emergency supplies
What supplies will you need if an emergency lasts a few days?
Ensure you have basics and medication in a place that's easy to find if the power goes out - if you have a car, this could be in the boot
Pack a 'grab bag' in case you have to leave quickly

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

4. Talk to and support others
Share information and guidance with people you know
Swap contact details with neighbours and create a local messaging group to be able to contact each other and share information in an emergency
Find out who might have additional support needs

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

3. Prepare your home
Know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water
Check you have the right insurance in place
Complete an online home fire safety check
Check smoke alarms monthly

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

2. Make a plan
Make a household emergency plan, e.g. using a template like this one
Make sure this includes key information like important phone numbers, emergency supplies, meeting points and how to switch off utilities
Talk to your children about what to do in an emergency

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

1. Be informed
Sign up for weather warnings and alerts
Find out about local risks, including flooding
Attend a webinar: communitiesprepared.org.uk/events/
Find out if you're eligible to sign up to the Priority Services Register
If you need to go anywhere, check the latest traffic reports

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 22d

30Days30Ways : Household Preparedness
What are some ways I can prepare my household for emergencies, like #flooding, #heatwaves or #storms? 🧵

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 24d

Want to learn more about preparing for events like severe weather? Be sure to attend our upcoming free webinar on severe weather, either at the link in our bio or here: loom.ly/bENZjcY

Community Emergency Planning

When September 18th, 2025 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Register Now The Community Emergency Planning workshops aim to empower community volunteers, especially those with limited experience, in creating effe...

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · 24d

#30days30ways : Severe Weather 🌧
🤔 What myths can we dispel regarding #severeweather? swipe left to learn about what is fact and fiction surrounding severe weather, like #heatwaves and #floods.

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Sep 7

What do I need to know about today's Emergency Alert? 🤔
📲 At 3:00pm, your phone might make a noise, even if it is on silent.
⚡ These alerts will be used in the future to warn people if there is danger to life nearby.
🌐 Want to learn more? See more information here: https://lnkd.in/eGdBFEx4

Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today's #30days30ways theme is #powercuts, so here's some bitesize information on preparing for outages. Interested in learning more? Be sure to sign up for our free #webinar on Thursday 11th all about preparing for power outages: lnkd.in/eX5m-N9E

Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alice recommends Deepwater Horizon (2016)
Olivia recommends Twister (1996)
What would you recommend for disaster movie night? let us know in the replies / comments!

Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Sep 7

Get your popcorn ready because today's #30days30ways theme is Disaster #MovieNight -- so here's what our team would recommend you watch...
Alice recommends The End We Start from (2023)
Mike recommends Only the Brave (2017)
Violaine recommends I am Legend (2007)

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Sep 5

Interested in learning more about #wildfires ? Be sure to register at our Wildfire Volunteer Session on Wednesday 10th September, here: loom.ly/Kpjrvik

Wildfire Volunteer Session

When September 10th, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Register Now This course will take you through; understanding what wildfires are, how they develop, to knowing practical steps you and your communities...

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Sep 5

Communities Prepared will be taking part in #30days30ways this month, beginning with some #mythbusting about wildfires! Did you know that the majority of wildfires in the UK aren't caused by lightning, but rather a mix of high temperatures and human activity?

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Aug 14

📩Sign up here or on the link in our bio: loom.ly/Q3nuosg
⭐ Missed this month's newsletter? You can read it here: loom.ly/SV8btUY

To keep up to date with our latest news and events, sign up to our monthly newsletter using the form below.

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Aug 14

Are you signed up to our monthly newsletter? Every month, you'll be the first to know about upcoming sessions and new content, as well as resilience news around the globe. 🌎

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Aug 8

🌳Trees are in full leaf, meaning they’re more likely to be blown down, and cause more damage like power cuts.
If you want to stay #prepared for severe weather, be sure to sign up for our Community Emergency Planning Webinar this September 👉 loom.ly/bENZjcY

Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Aug 8

📆 Winds this strong are unusual in August, when more people are outside and are therefore more vulnerable to severe weather.
🌡️ High summer temperatures cause our atmosphere to hold more water, meaning heavier rainfall.

Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Aug 8

🌬️ In July, Storm Floris brought gusts of wind over 100mph, power cuts to over 43,000 homes and severe disruption to railway travel across the UK.
🤔 What makes #StormFloris one of The Most Damaging Summer Storm in recent memory?

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join our upcoming Preparing for Power Outages webinar this Wednesday at 6:00pm to familiarise yourself with the risks that come with power outages, and how you can prepare for them. ✅
Sign up here: loom.ly/L8YQraU

Preparing for Power Outages

When July 23rd, 2025 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Register Now The session is designed to be beginner level to support initial thinking and explore possible actions. We will be continuing to explore an inte...

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Communities Prepared @communitiesprep.bsky.social · Jul 21

💡Are you prepared for #PowerOutages? How would you cook an evening meal, communicate with people outside your home, or know what hazards to look out for? 🔌 #communityresilience #emergencypreparation #resilience

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