Emergencies: How prepared are you?

We carried out an annual survey during September and October 2023 to find out how prepared people are for emergency situations.

September is Preparedness Month, and this work helps with on-going research by the #30days30waysUK national campaign, and developing a wide understanding of community preparedness in the UK.

The survey consisted of questions relating to perception, and personal and community resilience.

There were a total of 215 responses to this year's engagement.

Key findings:

• There is a high percentage of confidence in emergency preparedness (82 per cent),
• Almost 40 per cent of respondents maintain home supplies that could last at least 8 days, that they feel are critical,
• At least 21 per cent of respondents have put together a "grab bag" in case of emergencies,
• In respect of community preparedness, 79 per cent of respondents are aware of community plans, and 88 per cent of respondents would be willing to volunteer or offer support.

As we increasingly experience emergency events impacting communities across the UK, raising risk awareness, and providing information and support for personal and community preparedness is of vital importance and the 30days30waysUK helps with this.

The information from this activity helps to provide people with understanding on emergency preparedness, allows people to reflect on their current provision, along with helping with important research.

The annual report can be viewed on the #30days30waysUK website (link opens in a new window)