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1. If the Police ask you to leave your home, please don't argue.
2. Their responsibility is your safety and they would not ask you to leave if it was not vital.
3. They will probably ask you to go to a reception centre. If you decide to go anywhere else, for example to relatives, let someone know, so you can be accounted for.
4. Don't worry if you are sick, frail or disabled - special arrangements will be made for you.
5. If you have elderly or disabled neighbours, check that they are all right or inform the Emergency Services that they require assistance.
6. If there is time, take along any medicines, warm clothes, any special foods, personal documents, immediate valuables and baskets and leads for pets.
7. Before you leave, make sure fires are out, switch off gas and electricity and lock up.

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