Advice on emergencies

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Water levels at local reservoirs are low because of the dry winter and South East Water has applied for a drought order to help fill Ardingly Reservoir. For details and advice on how you can save water, see the South East Water website.

Pandemic influenza, bird flu and swine flu

Information and guidance for use in the event of a flu pandemic or outbreak of any other widespread infectious disease.

Flooding

How to get flood warnings and prepare for a flood, and what to do afterwards including advice about making an insurance claim.

Disruption to council services

A central point for news about council services when they are affected by events outside our control, from bad weather, serious emergencies or strikes.

Terrorism

Where to find current information and advice.

Direct Gov – preparing for emergencies

Advice on all kinds of emergencies, what community and voluntary groups can do, national and local risks, and how the Government is preparing for emergencies.

Chemical emergencies

Help in the event of a deliberate or accidental chemical emergency.

Radiation and nuclear accidents

Find information about the risks of radiation and dealing with accidents.

Bluetongue

How to contact our Trading Standards team and links to the Defra website for the latest alerts.