This September, West Sussex County Council is backing the 30 Days, 30 Ways campaign to raise awareness of emergency preparedness.
The month-long initiative gives people clear, practical steps to help keep themselves and their families safe during a crisis.
It focuses on creating emergency plans, finding reliable information, and building stronger community resilience.
The council’s Resilience and Emergencies Team will share daily advice on social media — from flood readiness to online safety.
And here’s a reminder for you - this Sunday, the government will be testing out the Emergency Alerts system and will send a siren-like noise to mobile phones for about 10 seconds at 3 pm.
West Sussex County Council’s Head of Resilience and Emergencies, Martin Funnell, said: “The 30 Days, 30 Ways campaign is a great way to get people thinking about their personal and community resilience should the worst happen. The aim is for everyone to feel prepared, not scared, when faced with an emergency, and there are lots of things you can do.
“Sign up for relevant alerts and warnings to ensure you receive the latest news and updates from trusted sources and keep an up-to-date list of emergency contacts.
“Create a household evacuation plan and prepare a grab bag for each member of your family filled with the essential items and documents you might need if you had to leave your home.
“Consider volunteering in your local community. This can help build crucial support networks in preparation for an emergency and aid in the recovery following a major incident.”
The Resilience and Emergencies Team works to ensure the county is prepared for emergencies. They prepare, maintain, and review arrangements for dealing with major incidents across West Sussex.
The team also works closely with the county’s emergency services, district and borough councils and many other agencies and organisations within the Sussex Resilience Forum.
Councillor Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue, said: “We all have a role to play in ensuring we are prepared for emergencies that could cause disruption in our communities. I would encourage everyone to get involved and follow the 30 Days 30 Ways campaign on our Resilience and Emergencies Team social media channels on Facebook, X, and Bluesky.”
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