Think Ahead: are you prepared if Nuenen falls silent for a while?

Emergencies such as extreme weather, power outages or flooding can have a major impact on you and those around you. In extreme situations, the right help may take longer to arrive. Therefore, it is smart to prepare for them.

Is there an emergency right now? See what you can do on our Disaster or Crisis page.

Think ahead

In fact, we always rely on everyday amenities such as the availability of power, gas, water, internet and full shelves in stores. Yet something can always happen that we don't expect. A major power or internet outage, flooding, extreme heat/rainfall or storm can have major consequences for you and the people around you. In the Netherlands, we are prepared for disasters and unpleasant events, which is why good help comes quickly.

But you can also prepare for this yourself. There are several tips on the Think Ahead website . To be prepared for an unexpected situation, it is wise to have an emergency kit ready to go. 

How do I prepare for...

• No power
• No drinking water
• Extreme weather
• Heat
• A flood
• An attack

There are more emergencies that can happen. Check out the full list of risks and how to prepare on the Think Ahead website .

Emergency kit

How would you respond in an emergency situation? What do you have in your home to help yourself and your roommates for at least 72 hours in these situations? It is wise to make an emergency kit . You probably already have most items in your home. Consider bottles of water, long-life food, blankets to keep warm and a flashlight.

You can easily make a package out of all the items together. Keep this package in a convenient and easily accessible place in your home. Use a waterproof package such as a backpack or bag for this purpose. You can easily carry this with you if you suddenly have to leave your home. Check the shelf life of the products in your package every six months. Above all, think ahead. The Think Ahead website has more information on how to prepare.

Are you or someone around you worried? Discuss it, support and help each other.

You may be worried, or you may notice that someone close to you is worried. This is perfectly understandable. If you find that you continue to worry or when it limits your daily life, you can do something about it yourself. You can find practical tips on the Think Ahead website . Also look at the people around you. Talk to each other. Support the people who are worried, help each other with any worries or emergencies.