The world we live in today would not be possible without transport.
Millions of people around the world rely on transport to get them from 'a to b' on a daily basis. For this reason a transport disruption can have far-reaching and detrimental impacts upon the way we live and the way we do business.
The risks:
- Extreme weather.
- Flooding.
- Fuel spillage.
- Road accidents.
- Strike action.
Potential impacts:
- Physical and psychological casualties.
- Damage to property and infrastructure.
- Delays and disruption to essential services.
- Damage to the economy.
- Disruption for business and tourism.
- Environmental contamination.
- Evacuation and shelter of people affected.
What you can do:
- Keep an emergency grab bag in case you need to evacuate.
- Keep a car emergency kit in case you are unable to get to shelter.
- Check the radio, internet or television before you travel.
- Have contact numbers for family and friends with you.
