September is preparedness month
30days30waysUK
An evidence-based emergency preparedness campaign
Follow #30days30waysUK throughout September
and get involved!
About 30 Days 30 Ways UK
About us
Evidence-based
What we do
Established in 2015, and brought under the stewardship of the Emergency Planning Society in 2024, 30Days30WaysUK is a professional volunteer network of practitioners, academics, emergency responders and agencies, voluntary sector and some government agencies.
What we do
Evidence-based
What we do
'During September is Preparedness Month', we run an evidence-based social media emergency risk communication campaign to support improved individual and community preparedness. During the month we share all-hazard themed messages and resources for individual and collective emergency preparedness and resilience across social media.
Evidence-based
Evidence-based
Evidence-based
The campaign uses positive psychology to build trust, inform, inspire and empower. Gameification increases engagement and dissemination, while connecting and anchoring online content to 'the real world'. Monitoring and evaluation is via social media analytics, network analysis, surveys and other open source methods.
Being prepared is part of who we are. Emergency preparedness is no different
#30Days30WaysUK
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What is #30Days30WaysUK?
It's an emergency preparedness campaign on social media thatconnects, informs, and suggests activities to boost personalresilience during “September is Preparedness Month”
How can I get involved?
Follow us on social media and join our virtual events!
That sounds fun! What's happening?
We're holding Weekly Roundtable Panels/Pod Casts!
Join us each Friday at 11am in September (5, 12, 19, 26) for lively discussions with Cat 1 & 2 responders, NGOs, and more.
They're live on MS Teams, with recordings shared later via YouTube (@30days30waysUK).
How else can I get involved?
The UK Household Preparedness Survey returns, hosted by West Northants Council. Please complete and share with your networks!
Can I download a programme?
Yes you can! Just visit the Get Involved page!
Anyone can take part
Individuals
Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Personal preparedness - parents and carers
Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Preparedness for children aged 3-12
Schools
Children and Young People
Schools
Preparedness Resources for Teachers
Individuals
What is preparedness and what can you do?
Community Risk Register
Knowing about the hazards and threats that have happened or could happen in your area helps you to plan and prepare. Look online for your local community risk register or via your local council’s emergency planning team and Local Resilience Forum. You can watch a short video Community Risk Registers Explained here
Access free templates and more information about Household Preparedness Plans. Top Tip: download or PDF print your personal copy.
It is important that you make your own emergency preparedness plan and create a support network of family, friends, neighbours and further afield. Discuss and practise your plan with them. Make sure they have access to spare keys, know where you keep your emergency supplies and how to use lifesaving equipment and administer first aid.
You also need a so called ‘grab bag’ for safe evacuation.
Pets
If you have pets or service animals, prepare an emergency kit for them too. Not all shelters accept animals so plan for alternatives.
During #30days30waysUK September is Preparedness Month look out for our special day on preparedness with pets.
Access free templates and more information about Community Preparedness and Resilience Plans via our linked google slides. Top Tip: download or PDF print your personal copy.
Disability | Ill health
If you suffer from ill health, have a disability or impairment, then your preparedness plan is especially important. You will need to carefully consider the best options for you. Talk to your doctor, health worker and service providers to identify assistance and backup solutions, especially if you depend on life-saving equipment or medicine at home and/or undergo routine treatments in a clinic or hospital.
Priority Services Registers are a free service by suppliers and network operators. Find out more via ofgem.
Parents | Carers
Talking to children and vulnerable people about emergencies and disasters can be challenging. Be reassuring and positive. Don’t alarm them. Find ways to gently yet truthfully explain what may happen and how you are planning and preparing for such events.
Mention early warning signs and how the person should react. Discussing such matters sensitively several times a year reduces fear and anxiety and lets everyone know how to respond appropriately. Make sure people know when and how to call for help and involve them in as many practical and pro-active ways of preparedness as possible, including practising your plan.
Children and Young People
Let's play!
Ways to play
Children and young people can get involved in preparedness and #30Days30WaysUK through our fun selection of games and activities.
They can be downloaded, free.
Schools
Get involved!
Resources
Contact us for school-specific resources including those suitable for nursery and reception stage children up to and including Key Stage 2.
Preparedness concerns all of us, including the future generation.
Interacting online and via social media is great fun, but in an emergency there may be disruption to internet and communication services. This will affect communities small and large.
Many of our games take this into account and use activities which are situated in the real world and in social contexts. Our focus is on learning and engagement for young people, our future generation of resilient adults, best prepared for the risks and uncertainties of the world around them, now and in the future.
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