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Emergency planning

Find out how to be prepared for and respond to emergencies like flooding and severe winter weather.

  1. Community emergency planning

    Information about creating a community plan for emergencies.

  2. Emergency kits

    Packing an emergency kit will help you be prepared for any severe weather emergency.

  3. Flooding support

    Prepare for flooding, get help during a flood and what to do after a flood.

  4. Getting support during an emergency or incident

    Information on organisations who can help in the event of an emergency or major disruption.

  5. Loss of electricity, water or gas

    Information about what to do in the event of a loss of electricity, water or gas.

  6. School closures in an emergency

    School closure information can be found on your local council's website.

  7. Staying safe during heat waves

    Information on preventing and managing heat stress during extreme heat events.

  8. Staying safe in winter weather

    Information on keeping safe during winter weather. Includes travelling, grit bins, loss of utilities, frozen or burst pipes and snow and flooding.

  9. Storms and strong winds

    Help and support during storms and strong winds. Includes information on flooding, lightning, loss of utilities and insurance.

  10. Travelling in bad weather

    Information on how to be prepared for travelling in bad weather.

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