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Planning ahead can reduce the impact of flooding. You can: - make an emergency plan for your home - prepare an emergency kit with essentials you may need - save important phone numbers somewhere easy to find - join a local flood group Stay prepared: ready.campaign.gov.scot/floo…
If flooding is forecast: move your vehicle to higher ground; fit your flood protection products; charge your mobile phone and power banks.

ALT If flooding is forecast: move your vehicle to higher ground; fit your flood protection products; charge your mobile phone and power banks.

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An emergency plan will help you and your household stay safe in an emergency. You can view and fill in our example plan with information you’ll need: ready.campaign.gov.scot/emer…
How to write an emergency plan.

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Ready Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovAug 13
We are urging people to take extreme caution during a very high wildfire warning for parts of Scotland. To prevent wildfires: • do not use naked flames or light outdoor fires, BBQs or fire bowls • take all litter home with you including glass and extinguished cigarette ends
Please take extreme caution to prevent wildfires

ALT Please take extreme caution to prevent wildfires

“We have already seen the devastating impact wildfires can have this summer, not just here but in other parts of the UK and Europe. Scotland has some of the most beautiful countryside in the world and it should be enjoyed by everyone. However, it is important that we all apply extreme caution to prevent wildfires and to ensure members of the community and our fire service are not put in danger.” Neil Gray Justice Secretary

ALT “We have already seen the devastating impact wildfires can have this summer, not just here but in other parts of the UK and Europe. Scotland has some of the most beautiful countryside in the world and it should be enjoyed by everyone. However, it is important that we all apply extreme caution to prevent wildfires and to ensure members of the community and our fire service are not put in danger.” Neil Gray Justice Secretary

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Ready Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovAug 12
Wildfires are dangerous and spread fast. To help prevent wildfires: • do not light outdoor fires, BBQs or fire bowls • do not use naked flames, which can spread to nearby grass or shrubs and fuel wildfires • take all litter home with you More advice: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors…
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If you're going out during hot weather, remember to apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply regularly. More tips on staying safe in the sun this summer: ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Cover up with loose clothing and put on sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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If it's safe, opening your windows when the air feels cooler outside (like at night) can help keep your home cool during the hot summer months. Find more advice on preparing for hot weather at ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-….
Keep your home cool during hot weather. If it's safe, open windows when the air feels cooler outside, for example at night.

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Stay safe outside this summer. If you can, try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. Find out how to stay safe this summer at ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Stay safe outside this summer: Stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm. Try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. Put on sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

ALT Stay safe outside this summer: Stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm. Try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. Put on sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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Your home can overheat during warmer weather. Closing blinds and curtains if windows get direct sunlight during the day can help. Ready Scotland has more tips on how to stay safe and cool this summer at ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Learn how to keep your home cool this summer.

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Saving water helps everyone. Find out how making small changes can make a big difference to the amount of water you use. scottishwater.co.uk/your-hom…
Learn how to save water this summer.

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Ready Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJul 22
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Glenmore to see the efforts in tackling the wildfire in Cairngorms National Park. He also thanked those who have tackled the fire and urges the public to help prevent wildfires in Scotland’s countryside. For more: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors…
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Ready Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJul 23
We can all play a part in preventing dangerous wildfires. To help prevent wildfires: • do not light fires, BBQs or fire bowls • do not use naked flames • take all litter home with you including extinguished cigarette ends and glass Read more at firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors…
Wildfires. We can all help to reduce the risk of wildfires.

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Ready Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJul 21
Wildfires are dangerous and spread fast. If you see a fire, however small, call 999 immediately. Never light a fire at times of high fire risk. Find out more about staying safe and reducing the risk of wildfires: firescotland.gov.uk/
If you see a wildfire: Move to a safe place, away from the fire Once you're safe, call 999 Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself

ALT If you see a wildfire: Move to a safe place, away from the fire Once you're safe, call 999 Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself

Preventing wildfires: Never light an open fire during prolonged dry periods Take all litter home with you, including extinguished cigarette ends

ALT Preventing wildfires: Never light an open fire during prolonged dry periods Take all litter home with you, including extinguished cigarette ends

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A very high wildfire risk is forecast across central highlands, southern and eastern Scotland later this week and into the weekend. If you're enjoying the warmer weather, please do so responsibly. Learn more - ow.ly/ahUk50ZnuAw
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Stay safe outside this summer. If you can, try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. Find out how to stay safe this summer at ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day.

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The sun's rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm. Try to limit the amount of time you're outside or directly in the sun during this window. Find out how to take care of yourself this summer: ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
The sun's rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm.

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High temperatures can lead to dehydration and heat-related illness. Remember to drink lots of water, especially if you’re active, and take a refillable water bottle when you go out. Have a safe summer: ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Stay hydrated this summer. Drink fluids throughout the day. Take a refillable water bottle if you're going out. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink, as it can cause dehydration.

ALT Stay hydrated this summer. Drink fluids throughout the day. Take a refillable water bottle if you're going out. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink, as it can cause dehydration.

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Even on cooler days, strong sunshine can make some spaces overheat. Make sure you never leave babies, children or older adults in closed spaces or stationary cars. Have a safe summer with Ready Scotland: ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-….
Don't leave babies, children and older people in closed spaces or stationary cars. These areas can get hot very quickly.

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Stay safe outside this summer. If you can, try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. Find out how to stay safe this summer at ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day.

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Many people enjoy hot weather, but it can make us unwell. Get advice on staying safe this summer at  ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Prepare for hot weather with Ready Scotland.

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Ready Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJun 24
Lots of us enjoy the heat, but it can make us unwell. This summer, find out how to take care of yourself and others during hot weather. ℹ️ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-…
Stay safe outside this summer: Stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm Try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day Put on sunscreen with at least SPF 30

ALT Stay safe outside this summer: Stay out of the sun between 11am to 3pm Try to plan exercise and outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day Put on sunscreen with at least SPF 30

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