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Emergency response in the UK

The Red Cross responds to hundreds of UK emergencies every year. Whatever the incident – from major floods and earthquakes to house fires and transport accidents – our trained volunteers are always on hand to help.

We also work closely with the emergency services and local authorities to support their work responding to crises.

Fire and emergency support service

Volunteer talks with a family after a domestic fire

Every year, hundreds of people suffer damage to their home following a fire, flood or similar incident. Our volunteers help them in the immediate aftermath.

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How to prepare for emergencies

Emergency response volunteer and woman

Learn what to do in a flood, fire, terrorist incident, heatwave or other unexpected emergency.

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For category one responders

Volunteers help fire survivors into an emergency response vehicle

We support the emergency services in crises. Find out how we can work in partnership.

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Latest UK emergency response news

Our Turkey Earthquake Appeal has raised over £190,000 to help survivors. The appeal has now closed, but donations will continue to help the Turkish Red Crescent support survivors.

Volunteers set up a rest centre yesterday after residents in a Lincolnshire village were caught up in a firearms incident.

With all that booze and squabbling, a night on the town can be pretty hazardous – but some revellers can now count on the Red Cross for support.

Two years after Haiti’s worst earthquake in two centuries devastated the country, the Red Cross is still helping Haitians recover.

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Disaster Fund

Help the Red Cross prepare for disasters. Your donation will be used in the UK or overseas.