Evacuation

In life-threatening situations (such as floods or industrial accidents), authorities may order an evacuation after careful assessment. Rescue services ensure that everyone is safely evacuated.

Once an evacuation is ordered, we must follow instructions from the rescue services. By doing so, we protect not only ourselves but also the health and lives of emergency responders.

How will we be informed about evacuation?

We will be notified in one or more of the following ways:

Public media (Czech Radio, Czech Television) and regional media
Municipal announcements and electronic sirens
Messages from rescue services or responsible authorities

In case of immediate danger, evacuation is ordered after the “General Warning” siren sounds.

What to do after an evacuation order?

Safety measures

Extinguish any fires in stoves or heaters.
Turn off electrical appliances (except freezers and fridges).
Close windows and doors, turn off ventilation and air conditioning.
Shut off water and gas.

What to take with us?

Emergency bag.
Label it with the owner’s name and phone number.

Protecting people

Put a note with name, address, and contact details into children’s or vulnerable persons’ pockets.
Inform neighbours about the evacuation and offer help.

Before leaving

Lock the apartment or house.
Place a note on the door with time and place of evacuation, names, and contact details.
This helps rescue teams when checking evacuated areas.
If evacuating independently to relatives or friends, indicate their address.
This way, rescue services know where to find us if needed.

At the assembly point

Go to the designated gathering place.
If necessary, use respiratory protection and protect the surface of the body.
Follow instructions from officials.
If evacuating by car, consider the risks (weather, fuel supply).

What to pack in an evacuation bag?

Personal items

Identity card, passport, health insurance card
Copies of important documents
Birth certificate, marriage certificate, important contracts
Keys
Cash and payment cards
Coins and banknotes in various denominations

Health and hygiene

Food and water

Bottled drinking water
In emergencies, an adult needs about 2 litres of water per day.
A one-day supply of non-perishable food
Mug, bowl, cutlery
Multifunctional knife

Clothing and sleeping

Sturdy shoes, raincoat
Spare clothes and underwear
Sleeping bag or blanket, sleeping mat

Electronics

Phone with charger
Phone numbers of loved ones written on paper
Battery-powered radio and flashlight
Charged power bank, spare batteries, and cables

Pets

Food, medicines, bowls
Carrier, muzzle, leash

Entertainment

Pencil and paper
Book, magazine, board game
Toys for children