Types of emergencies

Information and services

Heatwave advice

What to do in a heatwave, and the Met Office's Heat-Health Watch scheme.

Water safety

What to do in a water emergency and how to spot and keep away from dangers.

Flooding advice

Report flooding in your home, business, and on the roads. Find out how to prepare and what to do during and after.

Power, gas and water failure

What to do to be safe, who to contact, and how to stay prepared during an utility failure.


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