What to do in an emergency
Get advice for emergencies like flooding, storms and fires. Learn what to do before, during and after an emergency.
While we can't control when emergencies happen, we can prepare for them and seek support and advice during and after they occur.
Find out how to create an emergency kit for your home or car, get advice on extreme weather like storms and flooding, and learn what weather warnings mean.
Floods
Floods advice
What to do before, during and after flooding.
Flooding in the UK: why is it a problem?
The risk of floods and flash floods is growing in England, Wales, and across the UK. Find out why.
Storms and power cuts
Storms and thunderstorms advice
Get useful information and emotional support if you are affected by a storm or thunderstorm.
Power cuts: prepare for and stay safe during an outage
How to prepare for a power cut and what to do if you're affected by a power outage in your area.
Heatwaves
Coping with heatwaves
Find out how you can keep yourself and others safe during a heatwave with our advice.
Top tips to stay cool in a heatwave
Find out the very best ways to keep cool in extreme heat, and why you shouldn't believe some of those old myths.
Drought safety advice
Increasing temperatures and a lack of rainfall means that the UK is heading for a drought. But there are ways we can prepare.
Fires
UK wildfires safety advice
Wildfires have become more frequent, widespread and intense in the UK. Here's how to protect yourself and loved ones.
House fire recovery: what to do after a fire
Find out what you need to do after a fire in your home, including how to clean up.
Snow and winter weather
Prepare for snow and winter weather
Follow our simple winter advice on preparing for snow and cold temperatures and what to do when snow and icy weather arrive.
How to keep warm in winter
When cold temperatures hit, it's important to keep warm. Use our cost-effective tips this winter to make sure you and your home stay cosy.
How to prepare in case of a terrorist attack
What to do before, during and after terror attacks
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Five tips for preparing for emergencies
How to prepare for emergency situations by emergency planning and preparation.
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Self-directed first aid learning to build your confidence so you can save lives in emergencies.