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18/09/2026

🚨DAY 18 – SAFE ESCAPE 🚨

We have all been a part of a test fire evacuation in work, but have you ever considered this for your home?

Fires can evolve and spread rapidly, filling homes with smoke in minutes. Having a clear escape plan, for the day and the night, can help you:
- Avoid confusion in stressful situations
- React quickly and safely
- Make sure everyone in the household knows what to do and where to go

Regular hazard checks in your home can help save lives. It is vital to regularly check your smoke alarms are working. Keeping hallways and corridors clear will help with a quick and safe evacuation.

In the case of a fire at your home, Get Out, Stay Out Call 999!

18/09/2026

🚨DIWRNOD 18 – DIANC YN DDIOGEL🚨

Rydym i gyd wedi bod yn rhan o ymarfer gadael adeilad mewn achos o dân yn y gwaith, ond ydych chi erioed wedi ystyried hyn ar gyfer eich cartref?

Gall tanau esblygu a lledaenu'n gyflym, gan lenwi cartrefi â mwg mewn munudau. Gall cael cynllun dianc clir, ar gyfer y dydd a'r nos, eich helpu i:
- Osgoi dryswch mewn sefyllfaoedd llawn straen
- Ymateb yn gyflym ac yn ddiogel
- Gwneud yn siŵr bod pawb yn yr aelwyd yn gwybod beth i'w wneud a ble i fynd

Gall gwiriadau peryglon rheolaidd yn eich cartref helpu i achub bywydau. Mae'n hanfodol gwirio'n rheolaidd bod eich larymau mwg yn gweithio. Bydd cadw cynteddau a choridorau yn glir yn helpu gyda gadael adeilad yn gyflym a diogel.

Mewn achos o dân yn eich cartref, Ewch allan, Arhoswch allan a ffoniwch 999!

18/09/2026

🚨DAY 17 – MAP YOUR RISK 🚨

Understanding your situation and having an advanced awareness can help, should you get into difficulty.

Knowing about local risks in your area, or an area you plan to travel to will allow for better preparedness and what to expect should the situation change. Knowledge can help you make informed decisions and provide accurate information to the emergency services.

Top tips to help you map your location:
- Download offline maps of where you are travelling to: this can help you navigate street names and nearby places of safety
- Download the What3Words app: this will provide you with a precise location that you can share with emergency services if you require help

Use your local Community Risk Register to learn more about the risks that may affect your area!https://southwaleslrf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SWLRF-Community-Risk-Register.pdf

18/09/2026

🚨DIWRNOD 17 – MAPIO EICH RISG 🚨

Gall deall eich sefyllfa a bod yn gwbl ymwybodol helpu, os byddwch chi'n mynd i drafferthion.

Bydd gwybod am risgiau lleol yn eich ardal, neu ardal rydych chi'n bwriadu teithio iddi, yn caniatáu i chi fod yn fwy parod a gwybod beth i'w ddisgwyl pe bai'r sefyllfa yn newid. Gall gwybodaeth eich helpu i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus a darparu gwybodaeth gywir i'r gwasanaethau brys.

Cynghorion craff i'ch helpu i fapio eich lleoliad:
- Lawrlwythwch fapiau all-lein ar gyfer y man rydych chi'n teithio iddo: gall hyn eich helpu i lywio enwau strydoedd a mannau diogel cyfagos
- Lawrlwythwch yr ap What3Words: bydd hwn yn rhoi lleoliad manwl gywir i chi y gallwch ei rannu â'r gwasanaethau brys os oes angen help arnoch

Defnyddiwch eich Cofrestr Risg Gymunedol leol i ddysgu mwy am y risgiau a allai effeithio ar eich ardal!https://southwaleslrf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SWLRF-Community-Risk-Register.pdf

18/09/2026

🚨DAY 16 – HOUSEHOLD PREPAREDNESS🚨

Household emergency preparedness encourages people to plan ahead and have essential supplies ready for a range of risks.

In a widespread emergency, services may be under pressure, and it could take time for help to arrive. Having a plan in place helps communities stay safe for longer, helps reduce stress and uncertainty, and encourages community resilience and support.

Cardiff Council promotes community safety and preparation for emergencies in numerous ways. You can read about ways to harness local resources on the Cardiff Council website here: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/communityresilience

You can always be better prepared by creating a household emergency plan. Household plans are where important information, addresses, contact details and home details are kept (e.g., insurance providers, local GP, local council contact details). You can make your own household emergency plan by reading through our Preparing For Emergencies advice!
https://www.evaccardiff.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Pfe-community-guide.pdf

UK Government also provides some advice on how you can be better prepared at home and in the community. Find out more here: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/

How to get informed and put a plan in place to prepare if an emergency comes to you in your area.

18/09/2026

🚨DIWRNOD 16 – BOD YN BAROD O RAN Y CARTREF🚨

Mae bod yn barod o ran y cartref mewn achos o argyfwng yn annog pobl i gynllunio ymlaen llaw a chael cyflenwadau hanfodol yn barod ar gyfer amrywiaeth o risgiau.

Mewn argyfwng eang, gall gwasanaethau fod o dan bwysau, a gallai gymryd amser i gymorth gyrraedd. Mae cael cynllun ar waith yn helpu cymunedau i gadw'n ddiogel am gyfnod hwy, yn helpu i leihau straen ac ansicrwydd, ac yn annog gwytnwch a chymorth cymunedol.

Mae Cyngor Caerdydd yn hyrwyddo diogelwch cymunedol a’r gwaith o baratoi ar gyfer argyfyngau mewn sawl ffordd. Gallwch ddarllen am ffyrdd o ddefnyddio adnoddau lleol ar wefan Cyngor Caerdydd yma: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/communityresilience

Gallwch bob amser baratoi’n well trwy greu cynllun argyfwng cartref. Cynlluniau cartref yw lle cedwir gwybodaeth, cyfeiriadau, manylion cyswllt a manylion cartref pwysig (e.e. darparwyr yswiriant, meddyg teulu lleol, manylion cyswllt y cyngor lleol). Gallwch lunio eich cynllun argyfwng cartref eich hun trwy ddarllen ein cyngor Paratoi at Argyfyngau!

https://www.evaccardiff.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Preparing-for-Emergencies-CYM.pdf

Mae Llywodraeth y DU hefyd yn darparu cyngor ar sut y gallwch chi baratoi’n well yn y cartref ac yn y gymuned. Dysgwch ragor yma: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/

How to get informed and put a plan in place to prepare if an emergency comes to you in your area.

15/09/2026

🚨DAY 15 – PET & ANIMAL PREPAREDNESS🚨

Our furry friends need to be cared for in emergencies too! Today focuses on pets and animals, making sure they ae considered when preparing form emergencies.

In an emergency, pets can easily be over looked, so it is important to make sure we make plans for them in advance. Making sure we plan for pets helps; Reduce pet confusion and anxiety; Protect animal wellbeing; Ensure a safe and timely evacuation (if required).
Planning ahead means no one is left behind!

Top tips to keep our animals safe:
- Prepare an emergency pet kit (food, water, collar and lead, medication etc)
- Keep identification and microchips details up to date
- Learn basic pet first aid

15/09/2026

🚨DIWRNOD 15 – BOD YN BAROD O RAN ANIFEILIAID ANWES🚨

Mae angen gofalu am ein ffrindiau blewog mewn argyfyngau hefyd! Mae heddiw yn canolbwyntio ar anifeiliaid anwes, gan wneud yn siŵr eu bod yn cael eu hystyried wrth baratoi ar gyfer argyfyngau.

Mewn argyfwng, gall anifeiliaid anwes gael eu hanwybyddu'n hawdd, felly mae'n bwysig gwneud yn siŵr ein bod yn gwneud cynlluniau ar eu cyfer ymlaen llaw. Mae gwneud yn siŵr ein bod yn cynllunio ar gyfer anifeiliaid anwes yn helpu i; Leihau dryswch a phryder anifeiliaid anwes; Diogelu lles anifeiliaid; Sicrhau eu bod yn gadael adeilad mewn argyfwng yn ddiogel ac amserol (os oes angen).

Mae cynllunio ymlaen llaw yn golygu na chaiff neb ei adael ar ôl!

Cynghorion craff i gadw ein hanifeiliaid yn ddiogel:
- Paratoi pecyn anifeiliaid anwes brys (bwyd, dŵr, coler a thennyn, meddyginiaeth ac ati)
- Cadw manylion adnabod a microsglodion yn gyfredol
- Dysgu am gymorth cyntaf sylfaenol i anifeiliaid anwes

14/09/2026

🚨DAY 14 – SEVERE WEATHER 🚨

Severe Weather is one of the most frequent risks affecting communities across Cardiff.
It often causes:
- Disruption to travel and infrastructure
- Risks to health and wellbeing
- Damage to homes and properties

By understanding a little more about severe weather, you can prepare for what is coming and take early action, adjust travel and plans, and protect yourself, your home and your community!

Some of the few ways you can take early action are by signing up to alerts:
- Gov.UK Weather-Health Alerts: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/weather-health-alerting-system -to-receive-weather-health-alerts
- Met Office alerts, warnings and newsletters: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/subscribe-to-email-alerts

It can also be useful to download weather apps and enable alerts for your area!

Visit Cardiff Council’s website to find out more advice on being safe in Severe Weather!

https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/severeweather

Plan ahead, stay informed, and check on friends and family. Preparing together as a community is the first step in being resilient!

How we respond to snow, ice, heavy rain and flooding in Cardiff.​​

14/09/2026

🚨DIWRNOD 14 – TYWYDD GARW 🚨

Tywydd garw yw un o'r risgiau mwyaf cyffredin sy'n effeithio ar gymunedau ledled Caerdydd.

Mae'n aml yn achosi:
- Tarfu ar deithio a seilwaith
- Risgiau i iechyd a lles
- Difrod i gartrefi ac eiddo

Trwy ddeall ychydig mwy am dywydd garw, gallwch baratoi ar gyfer yr hyn sy'n dod a chymryd camau cynnar, addasu teithio a chynlluniau, a diogelu eich hun, eich cartref a'ch cymuned!

Un o'r ychydig ffyrdd y gallwch chi gymryd camau cynnar yw trwy gofrestru ar gyfer rhybuddion:
- Gwefan Gov.UK Rhybuddion Tywydd ac Iechyd: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/weather-health-alerting-system -to-receive-weather-health-alerts
- Negeseuon, rhybuddion a chylchlythyrau'r Swyddfa Dywydd: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/subscribe-to-email-alerts
Gall lawrlwytho apiau tywydd a galluogi rhybuddion ar gyfer eich ardal hefyd fod yn ddefnyddiol!

Ewch i wefan Cyngor Caerdydd i gael rhagor o gyngor ar fod yn ddiogel mewn Tywydd Garw! https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/severeweather

Cynlluniwch ymlaen llaw, byddwch yn wybodus, a chadwch lygad ar ffrindiau a theulu. Paratoi gyda'n gilydd fel cymuned yw'r cam cyntaf i fod yn wydn!

How we respond to snow, ice, heavy rain and flooding in Cardiff.​​