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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

Storms and power cuts

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

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

Staying safe during a terror attack

Get the latest stories on emergencies in the UK and abroad.

How to prepare for an emergency

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