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Introduction
Being asked to leave your home is something most people never expect. However, during a major incident, the emergency services may advise or require residents to evacuate their homes to keep them safe. This could happen because of:
- Fire
- Flooding
- Severe weather
- Gas leaks or utility failures
- Suspicious packages or bomb threats
- Other major emergencies
If you are asked to evacuate, follow the instructions given by the emergency services and leave the area as quickly and safely as possible.
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Further advice
For practical advice on preparing for emergencies, creating an emergency plan and building an emergency kit, visit Ready Scotland.
Ready Scotland provides information on preparing for severe weather, flooding, power outages and other emergencies.
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