Disaster or crisis

How does it work?

• Go inside the nearest building as quickly as possible.
• Close all doors and windows. Also switch off any ventilation systems.
• Let people who ring your doorbell take shelter.
• Warn people who do not notice the siren.
• Listen to the emergency broadcast station. This station will provide you with information and instructions from the government. In the event of a disaster in your area, this will be the regional broadcaster on radio or TV. In the event of a national disaster, this will be the Dutch channel 1 (Nederland 1) or Radio 1.
• Visit Fryslânveilig.nl. In the event of an emergency, you will find all information about the disaster here.

If you have to leave your house and surroundings

• Turn off gas, water and electricity.
• Only take the most essential items with you.
• Close your home and check if your neighbors know that an evacuation is taking place.
• In the event of a major fire, stay low to the ground and leave the building as quickly as possible. If this is not possible, stand in front of a window where the fire brigade can see you.

Transportation

• Bring as many other people as possible.
• Listen to traffic information on the radio.
• Follow the route indicated by the police.
• Go to the evacuation centre, or stay with family or friends outside the disaster area.
• Special transport is available for people in need, the elderly, and students during a disaster or crisis. The institutions (care or nursing homes and/or schools) where these people are at that moment will take care of this.

What should I not do when the siren sounds?

• If the siren sounds, never call the national emergency number 1-1-2. Also, do not call the local police, fire brigade, or ambulance service. The telephone exchanges could become overloaded, which would have serious consequences for the delivery of assistance.
• Do not pick up your children from school. Children who are at school must remain there and will be cared for by the school.