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21Electrical Safety and Community Resilience information for parents, carers and teachers:%u2022%u0009Know where your main trip switch is in the house, this will turn off all the power if there is an emergency. Check that it works by using the %u2018test%u2019 button every year, this should only be done by an adult.%u2022%u0009Don%u2019t tamper with plug sockets or electrical equipment and if the leads or plugs look damaged, don%u2019t use them and get them checked or replaced by an electrician. %u2022%u0009If you see someone come into contact with electricity, stay away from them. Turn the power off, if you can%u2019t then use a wooden board or pole to push them away from the source. %u2022%u0009If someone has had a bad electric shock get them medical attention immediately, they may have internal injuries you can%u2019t see. Phone the local electrical emergency number to report it as soon as possible%u2022%u0009Watch out for and keep clear of overhead electricity cables before you start and during any jobs that involve using ladders or scaffolding, like pruning the tree, trimming the hedge, cleaning the gutters or cleaning the windows.%u2022%u0009Keep a torch in a memorable place so you can find it in the dark along with a wind up radio, blanket, first aid kit and plug in telephone with emergency numbers.%u2022%u0009Form/Join a local community group and produce a community resilience plan, your local council can help with this. Include things like %u2018how to stay in contact%u2019 and %u2018looking after vulnerable neighbours%u2019 in the planFor more information on community resilience visit www.hampshireprepared.co.uk and for information from Scottish & Southern Electricity Power Distribution visit www.ssen.co.uk or www.ssen.co.uk/power-cut-emergencies.