If an emergency did happen in your area, how would you manage? What about your relatives, friends, neighbours or colleagues – do you know anyone who might need some extra help or support?
The information on this site is designed to help you prepare for emergencies, be more informed about hazards, and get involved in activities to support yourself and your community before, during and after an emergency.
There is also specific advice for disabled persons and carers.
Taking action now will make it easier to manage if an emergency does happen.
Here are a few simple things you could do now to prepare for emergencies
- Find out if you are eligible to sign up to your gas, electricity and water supplier’s Priority Service Registers, so they know that you need additional support, including when there is an interruption to your supply. Ask anyone you provide care for if they are registered.
- Set a reminder in your phone or make a note on your calendar to check your smoke alarms at least once a month. You can involve children in the monthly test too.
- Write down important phone numbers on paper such as the number to report a power cut (105) and the numbers of anyone you might want to contact in an emergency. Use our downloadable and printable household emergency plan to record this information in one document.
- Talk to your children about emergencies – teach them how and when to call 999 and what they should do if there’s an emergency, such as a fire at home.
- Check your long term flood risk and sign up for flood and weather warnings.
Find more simple and effective steps
Adverse Weather and Health Plan 2025/26
The Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP) aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to support the building of community resilience. It contains details on the implementation of the plan, the data that has informed it, and the early warning systems in place.
Community Resilience Toolkit
Our partners at the London Resilience Unit have recently launched their new community resilience toolkit. The toolkit is aimed at voluntary, community, faith, and neighbourhood groups who are looking to ensure their communities are more resilient.
It offers practical information and guidance to help communities better prepare for and respond to future challenges and emergencies. It will help you to identify local resources and partners, develop relationships with and support volunteers, and think about how you can use your community space – all to support your community.
The toolkit is designed as a practical, usable resource with information, guidance, links and templates, including specific information regarding flooding, heatwaves, and cold weather. You can access the toolkit on the Communities Prepared website.
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