In the Netherlands, we almost always have electricity, water and internet. But in an emergency, such as extreme weather, war or a major outage, those supplies could suddenly fail. It might take a little while for help to arrive. So it’s smart to be properly prepared. That requires action from everyone: from the government, but also from you and those around you. By preparing properly, you can help yourself and others if the need arises. This website and the 'Information booklet: prepare for an emergency situation' tells you how to do that.
What you do today makes us stronger tomorrow. Thinking ahead isn't a fearful reaction; it prevents panic. Those who are prepared are stronger, keep a cool head, and can also make a difference for others. And that starts at home: make an emergency kit, make an emergency plan, talk about it, and help each other.
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Putting together an emergency kit
With an emergency kit, you are prepared for disasters, calamities or emergencies.
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Make an emergency plan
It's a good idea to think about potential emergency situations beforehand. You can do that wit an emergency plan.
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Talk about it
Discuss what you can do to make sure everyone is safe with the people around you.
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Questions and answers
On this page, you can find questions and answers about the emergency kit and what to do in the event of a disaster or incident.
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Your safety region
Each safety region is dedicated to the safety of the residents and visitors in that area. The Netherlands is divided into 25 safety regions.
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Your radio station
If the power goes out, the regional public broadcaster can still broadcast via the radio. Set the correct station on your radio.
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