Emergency evacuation
Emergencies such as flooding, fires and power cuts can affect us all
In extreme cases, you may need to evacuate from your home. If that happens please act as quickly as you can. The Tower Hamlets Civil Protection Unit will work closely with the emergency services to keep you updated.
Emergency Centres for displaced residents
If needed, the Civil Protection Unit will work with landlords to set up an Emergency Centre. Tower Hamlets has a pool of fully trained staff to help you in that scenario.
You don’t have to attend the Emergency Centre if you don’t choose to but please still go once to give your details to staff.
This will ensure you and your family are accounted for.
It will also let us contact you with updates on the situation.
What to bring if you need to evacuate
If it does not delay you, please bring these essentials if you need them:
- Medication
- Money
- Baby nappies
- Baby food
- Mobile phone
- Glasses
- Keys
We will work with emergency services to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Your patience is greatly appreciated in this challenging time.
Useful links for further advice
There are some extra steps you can take to be more prepared: