Preparation of any Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans

In the event of an emergency, the level of assistance required to help children/vulnerable adults to evacuate a building is significantly higher than adults. Appropriate planning is essential.

Points to consider include:

• Means to access a room where children/vulnerable adults are sleeping
• Children/vulnerable adults may be more difficult to waken and may require to be roused
• Means to check all children/vulnerable adults have been evacuated safely is essential
• Means to keep children/vulnerable adults warm and dry if evacuated and exposed to the elements
• Means of dealing with the children/vulnerable adults if the evacuation is for a prolonged period of time