West Sussex County Council Resilience and Emergencies Team
@wsccresilience.bsky.social
Preparing for, planning for and responding to emergencies in West Sussex.
Proud creators of the What If - You Can Make A Difference community resilience programme.
Proud creators of the What If - You Can Make A Difference community resilience programme.
Thanks for following #30Days30WaysUK 2025! Have you tried the daily challenges? Feeling more prepared? Please complete this survey to help us improve: tinyurl.com/2w9tu4a5. Hope to see you next year for more preparedness tips!
September 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thanks for following #30Days30WaysUK 2025! Have you tried the daily challenges? Feeling more prepared? Please complete this survey to help us improve: tinyurl.com/2w9tu4a5. Hope to see you next year for more preparedness tips!
Voluntary orgs & social enterprises boost UK resilience. Many are unknown—today we raise local profiles & showcase projects. Volunteering strengthens preparedness & community.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #volunteer
Daily Challenge: Find local volunteer opportunities!
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #volunteer
Daily Challenge: Find local volunteer opportunities!
September 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Voluntary orgs & social enterprises boost UK resilience. Many are unknown—today we raise local profiles & showcase projects. Volunteering strengthens preparedness & community.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #volunteer
Daily Challenge: Find local volunteer opportunities!
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #volunteer
Daily Challenge: Find local volunteer opportunities!
Emergencies = delays & boredom for all ages. Pack offline entertainment & comfort items in your emergency kit.
Daily Challenge: No internet? What games keep your family busy?
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #NeverBored #StayBusy
Daily Challenge: No internet? What games keep your family busy?
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #NeverBored #StayBusy
September 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Emergencies = delays & boredom for all ages. Pack offline entertainment & comfort items in your emergency kit.
Daily Challenge: No internet? What games keep your family busy?
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #NeverBored #StayBusy
Daily Challenge: No internet? What games keep your family busy?
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #NeverBored #StayBusy
THINK – Be bright, be seen! Hi-Viz gear saves lives for road safety, cycling, running & more.
Daily Challenge: Make a car grab bag & keep hi-viz handy for visibility on dark evenings.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #BeBrightBeSeen #RoadSafety
Daily Challenge: Make a car grab bag & keep hi-viz handy for visibility on dark evenings.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #BeBrightBeSeen #RoadSafety
September 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
THINK – Be bright, be seen! Hi-Viz gear saves lives for road safety, cycling, running & more.
Daily Challenge: Make a car grab bag & keep hi-viz handy for visibility on dark evenings.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #BeBrightBeSeen #RoadSafety
Daily Challenge: Make a car grab bag & keep hi-viz handy for visibility on dark evenings.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #BeBrightBeSeen #RoadSafety
Many life-saving apps are available for health, safety & first aid.
Assemble a digital grab bag, update ICE contacts & learn to use ‘mark safe’ on social media.
Daily Challenge: Download apps that can help in an emergency.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #PreparedApp #PlanAheadUK
Assemble a digital grab bag, update ICE contacts & learn to use ‘mark safe’ on social media.
Daily Challenge: Download apps that can help in an emergency.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #PreparedApp #PlanAheadUK
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Many life-saving apps are available for health, safety & first aid.
Assemble a digital grab bag, update ICE contacts & learn to use ‘mark safe’ on social media.
Daily Challenge: Download apps that can help in an emergency.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #PreparedApp #PlanAheadUK
Assemble a digital grab bag, update ICE contacts & learn to use ‘mark safe’ on social media.
Daily Challenge: Download apps that can help in an emergency.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #PreparedApp #PlanAheadUK
Get kids involved in emergency prep with age-appropriate activities like BRC Pillow Case.
Top Tip: Teach when/how to call for help & practice your family plan.
Daily Challenge: Review your emergency plan with your kids today.
www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved...
#30Days30WaysUK #ReadyKids
Top Tip: Teach when/how to call for help & practice your family plan.
Daily Challenge: Review your emergency plan with your kids today.
www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved...
#30Days30WaysUK #ReadyKids
September 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Get kids involved in emergency prep with age-appropriate activities like BRC Pillow Case.
Top Tip: Teach when/how to call for help & practice your family plan.
Daily Challenge: Review your emergency plan with your kids today.
www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved...
#30Days30WaysUK #ReadyKids
Top Tip: Teach when/how to call for help & practice your family plan.
Daily Challenge: Review your emergency plan with your kids today.
www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved...
#30Days30WaysUK #ReadyKids
Check your medicine cabinet & first aid kit. Store meds properly, replace expired meds & dispose of out-of-date meds safely.
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Check your medicine cabinet & first aid kit. Store meds properly, replace expired meds & dispose of out-of-date meds safely.
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
Check your medicine cabinet & first aid kit. Store meds properly, replace expired meds & dispose of out-of-date meds safely.
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
September 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Check your medicine cabinet & first aid kit. Store meds properly, replace expired meds & dispose of out-of-date meds safely.
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
Daily Challenge: Go through your medicine box & dispose of expired meds.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #ChooseWell #DrugsBust
Today we’re highlighting #ActionCountersTerrorism.
If you see something suspicious, call 0800 789 321 in confidence.
Learn more: www.gov.uk/ACT
Staying informed = staying prepared.
#PreparednessMonth
If you see something suspicious, call 0800 789 321 in confidence.
Learn more: www.gov.uk/ACT
Staying informed = staying prepared.
#PreparednessMonth
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today we’re highlighting #ActionCountersTerrorism.
If you see something suspicious, call 0800 789 321 in confidence.
Learn more: www.gov.uk/ACT
Staying informed = staying prepared.
#PreparednessMonth
If you see something suspicious, call 0800 789 321 in confidence.
Learn more: www.gov.uk/ACT
Staying informed = staying prepared.
#PreparednessMonth
Stay connected with neighbours & community groups—they share info & support during emergencies. Build mutual support networks & join preparedness events.
Daily Challenge: Connect with neighbours about your community emergency plan. If none, start one!
#30Days30WaysUK #CommunityResilience
Daily Challenge: Connect with neighbours about your community emergency plan. If none, start one!
#30Days30WaysUK #CommunityResilience
September 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Stay connected with neighbours & community groups—they share info & support during emergencies. Build mutual support networks & join preparedness events.
Daily Challenge: Connect with neighbours about your community emergency plan. If none, start one!
#30Days30WaysUK #CommunityResilience
Daily Challenge: Connect with neighbours about your community emergency plan. If none, start one!
#30Days30WaysUK #CommunityResilience
Stop the spread of germs, Covid & beyond. Proper handwashing kills germs & face masks limit respiratory spread.
Top Tips: Clean your hands regularly & wear masks when needed.
Daily Challenge: Keep washing your hands & educate others.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #StopTheSpread
Top Tips: Clean your hands regularly & wear masks when needed.
Daily Challenge: Keep washing your hands & educate others.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #StopTheSpread
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Stop the spread of germs, Covid & beyond. Proper handwashing kills germs & face masks limit respiratory spread.
Top Tips: Clean your hands regularly & wear masks when needed.
Daily Challenge: Keep washing your hands & educate others.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #StopTheSpread
Top Tips: Clean your hands regularly & wear masks when needed.
Daily Challenge: Keep washing your hands & educate others.
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #StopTheSpread
Prepare an emergency grab bag with food, water, meds, first aid, important docs, cash, flashlight & batteries, hygiene items, whistle & maps. Customize for your risks.
Daily Challenge: Put your grab bag together today!
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #GrabBag #BePrepared
Daily Challenge: Put your grab bag together today!
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #GrabBag #BePrepared
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Prepare an emergency grab bag with food, water, meds, first aid, important docs, cash, flashlight & batteries, hygiene items, whistle & maps. Customize for your risks.
Daily Challenge: Put your grab bag together today!
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #GrabBag #BePrepared
Daily Challenge: Put your grab bag together today!
#30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #GrabBag #BePrepared
Safe evacuation means clear fire escape routes & safe assembly points. Have a fire escape plan with a main & alternative route. Practice it with your family.
In emergency: Get out, stay out, call 999.
Daily Challenge: Make your own escape plan with family. #30Days30WaysUK
In emergency: Get out, stay out, call 999.
Daily Challenge: Make your own escape plan with family. #30Days30WaysUK
September 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Safe evacuation means clear fire escape routes & safe assembly points. Have a fire escape plan with a main & alternative route. Practice it with your family.
In emergency: Get out, stay out, call 999.
Daily Challenge: Make your own escape plan with family. #30Days30WaysUK
In emergency: Get out, stay out, call 999.
Daily Challenge: Make your own escape plan with family. #30Days30WaysUK
Know your local risks: check Community Risk Registers & use tools like offline maps & What3Words. Support community resilience volunteers.
Daily challenge: Download What3Words & learn to share your exact location in an emergency. #30Days30WaysUK #MapYourRisk #BeInformed
Daily challenge: Download What3Words & learn to share your exact location in an emergency. #30Days30WaysUK #MapYourRisk #BeInformed
September 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Know your local risks: check Community Risk Registers & use tools like offline maps & What3Words. Support community resilience volunteers.
Daily challenge: Download What3Words & learn to share your exact location in an emergency. #30Days30WaysUK #MapYourRisk #BeInformed
Daily challenge: Download What3Words & learn to share your exact location in an emergency. #30Days30WaysUK #MapYourRisk #BeInformed
Preparedness isn’t just for people – include your pets too.
Have a pet first aid kit, add pets to your emergency plan & ensure they’re microchipped. #30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #PetPreparedness #PreparedPets #PlanAheadUK
Have a pet first aid kit, add pets to your emergency plan & ensure they’re microchipped. #30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #PetPreparedness #PreparedPets #PlanAheadUK
September 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Preparedness isn’t just for people – include your pets too.
Have a pet first aid kit, add pets to your emergency plan & ensure they’re microchipped. #30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #PetPreparedness #PreparedPets #PlanAheadUK
Have a pet first aid kit, add pets to your emergency plan & ensure they’re microchipped. #30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #PetPreparedness #PreparedPets #PlanAheadUK
Severe weather impacts health & property. Stay #WeatherAware: sign up for Met Office alerts, heed warnings, know what actions to take & check on family/neighbours.
Daily Challenge – Sign up for weather warnings today.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth
Daily Challenge – Sign up for weather warnings today.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth
September 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Severe weather impacts health & property. Stay #WeatherAware: sign up for Met Office alerts, heed warnings, know what actions to take & check on family/neighbours.
Daily Challenge – Sign up for weather warnings today.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth
Daily Challenge – Sign up for weather warnings today.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth
World First Aid Day 2025 – anyone can learn first aid. Up to 59% of deaths from injury can be prevented before responders arrive.
Top Tip: Update your skills & keep a kit handy.
Daily Challenge: Learn a skill & share it.
#WFAD2024 #FirstAid #PreparednessMonth
Top Tip: Update your skills & keep a kit handy.
Daily Challenge: Learn a skill & share it.
#WFAD2024 #FirstAid #PreparednessMonth
September 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
World First Aid Day 2025 – anyone can learn first aid. Up to 59% of deaths from injury can be prevented before responders arrive.
Top Tip: Update your skills & keep a kit handy.
Daily Challenge: Learn a skill & share it.
#WFAD2024 #FirstAid #PreparednessMonth
Top Tip: Update your skills & keep a kit handy.
Daily Challenge: Learn a skill & share it.
#WFAD2024 #FirstAid #PreparednessMonth
Flood risk affects us all.
✅ Know your risk & sign up for alerts
✅ Add Floodline to contacts
✅ Never walk/drive through flood water
✅ Learn the 3 warning levels
#30days30waysUK #FloodAware #PlanAheadUK
✅ Know your risk & sign up for alerts
✅ Add Floodline to contacts
✅ Never walk/drive through flood water
✅ Learn the 3 warning levels
#30days30waysUK #FloodAware #PlanAheadUK
September 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Flood risk affects us all.
✅ Know your risk & sign up for alerts
✅ Add Floodline to contacts
✅ Never walk/drive through flood water
✅ Learn the 3 warning levels
#30days30waysUK #FloodAware #PlanAheadUK
✅ Know your risk & sign up for alerts
✅ Add Floodline to contacts
✅ Never walk/drive through flood water
✅ Learn the 3 warning levels
#30days30waysUK #FloodAware #PlanAheadUK
Stay safe near water. Severe weather, drowning prevention, beach safety & inflatable hazards all matter.
If you see someone in trouble:
Inland: call 999 and ask for fire
Coast: call 999 and ask for coastguard
Know #FloatToLive and #RespectTheWater
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #999CoastGuard
If you see someone in trouble:
Inland: call 999 and ask for fire
Coast: call 999 and ask for coastguard
Know #FloatToLive and #RespectTheWater
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #999CoastGuard
September 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Stay safe near water. Severe weather, drowning prevention, beach safety & inflatable hazards all matter.
If you see someone in trouble:
Inland: call 999 and ask for fire
Coast: call 999 and ask for coastguard
Know #FloatToLive and #RespectTheWater
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #999CoastGuard
If you see someone in trouble:
Inland: call 999 and ask for fire
Coast: call 999 and ask for coastguard
Know #FloatToLive and #RespectTheWater
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #999CoastGuard
Good mental health = resilience. Stress affects everyone. Recognise signs, seek support & practice self-care. It’s ok not to be ok 💙
Daily Challenge: Do something today that makes you happy.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #MentalHealth
Daily Challenge: Do something today that makes you happy.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #MentalHealth
September 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Good mental health = resilience. Stress affects everyone. Recognise signs, seek support & practice self-care. It’s ok not to be ok 💙
Daily Challenge: Do something today that makes you happy.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #MentalHealth
Daily Challenge: Do something today that makes you happy.
#30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #MentalHealth
Know the right number to call 🚨
999 = life-threatening (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, mountain rescue)
101 = non-urgent police
111 = NHS non-emergency
0800 111 999 = gas emergency
Daily Challenge: Save these numbers now.
#30days30waysUK #MakeTheRightCall
999 = life-threatening (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, mountain rescue)
101 = non-urgent police
111 = NHS non-emergency
0800 111 999 = gas emergency
Daily Challenge: Save these numbers now.
#30days30waysUK #MakeTheRightCall
September 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Know the right number to call 🚨
999 = life-threatening (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, mountain rescue)
101 = non-urgent police
111 = NHS non-emergency
0800 111 999 = gas emergency
Daily Challenge: Save these numbers now.
#30days30waysUK #MakeTheRightCall
999 = life-threatening (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, mountain rescue)
101 = non-urgent police
111 = NHS non-emergency
0800 111 999 = gas emergency
Daily Challenge: Save these numbers now.
#30days30waysUK #MakeTheRightCall
Misinformation is a hazard in emergencies – it can confuse & put lives at risk.
✅ Follow trusted sources
✅ Pause before you share
✅ Report misinformation
Daily Challenge: Find local trusted sources for accurate updates.
#30days30waysUK #TakeCareBeforeYouShare
✅ Follow trusted sources
✅ Pause before you share
✅ Report misinformation
Daily Challenge: Find local trusted sources for accurate updates.
#30days30waysUK #TakeCareBeforeYouShare
September 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Misinformation is a hazard in emergencies – it can confuse & put lives at risk.
✅ Follow trusted sources
✅ Pause before you share
✅ Report misinformation
Daily Challenge: Find local trusted sources for accurate updates.
#30days30waysUK #TakeCareBeforeYouShare
✅ Follow trusted sources
✅ Pause before you share
✅ Report misinformation
Daily Challenge: Find local trusted sources for accurate updates.
#30days30waysUK #TakeCareBeforeYouShare
Be prepared for power cuts ⚡
💡 Save 105 to report outages
💡Follow your network operator for updates
💡Keep torches + spare batteries ready
💡Use candles safely
💡Check on neighbours
💡Know Priority Service Registers
#30days30waysUK #PowerCut #PreparednessMonth
💡 Save 105 to report outages
💡Follow your network operator for updates
💡Keep torches + spare batteries ready
💡Use candles safely
💡Check on neighbours
💡Know Priority Service Registers
#30days30waysUK #PowerCut #PreparednessMonth
September 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Be prepared for power cuts ⚡
💡 Save 105 to report outages
💡Follow your network operator for updates
💡Keep torches + spare batteries ready
💡Use candles safely
💡Check on neighbours
💡Know Priority Service Registers
#30days30waysUK #PowerCut #PreparednessMonth
💡 Save 105 to report outages
💡Follow your network operator for updates
💡Keep torches + spare batteries ready
💡Use candles safely
💡Check on neighbours
💡Know Priority Service Registers
#30days30waysUK #PowerCut #PreparednessMonth
t’s the end of the first week of #30days30waysUK
Time for a fun Disaster Movie Night!
What’s your favourite disaster movie? Share the most memorable moments – fact or fiction – and join the conversation!
#PreparednessMonth #MovieNight #DisasterMovie
Time for a fun Disaster Movie Night!
What’s your favourite disaster movie? Share the most memorable moments – fact or fiction – and join the conversation!
#PreparednessMonth #MovieNight #DisasterMovie
September 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
t’s the end of the first week of #30days30waysUK
Time for a fun Disaster Movie Night!
What’s your favourite disaster movie? Share the most memorable moments – fact or fiction – and join the conversation!
#PreparednessMonth #MovieNight #DisasterMovie
Time for a fun Disaster Movie Night!
What’s your favourite disaster movie? Share the most memorable moments – fact or fiction – and join the conversation!
#PreparednessMonth #MovieNight #DisasterMovie
Asteroid risk isn’t yet on the UK’s National Risk Register (only space weather is) – but awareness matters.
Top tip: Look up! Why not become a citizen scientist and help track Near Earth Objects?
Daily Challenge: Explore the UK National Space Strategy.
#30days30waysUK #NEOs #PreparednessMonth
Top tip: Look up! Why not become a citizen scientist and help track Near Earth Objects?
Daily Challenge: Explore the UK National Space Strategy.
#30days30waysUK #NEOs #PreparednessMonth
September 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Asteroid risk isn’t yet on the UK’s National Risk Register (only space weather is) – but awareness matters.
Top tip: Look up! Why not become a citizen scientist and help track Near Earth Objects?
Daily Challenge: Explore the UK National Space Strategy.
#30days30waysUK #NEOs #PreparednessMonth
Top tip: Look up! Why not become a citizen scientist and help track Near Earth Objects?
Daily Challenge: Explore the UK National Space Strategy.
#30days30waysUK #NEOs #PreparednessMonth