Advice on emergencies

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Drought update: Temporary water restrictions, including a hosepipe ban, started on Thursday 5 April 2012 – for information, tips and advice, see Saving water.

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.

Flooding

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

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.

Terrorism

Where to find current information and advice.

DirectGov – 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.