Category: News
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Batteries are made using toxic chemicals, which can leak out when the battery “expires”. This chemical: Source: ReAgent Chemicals What to do if you make contact with battery acid? Wash the burn with clean running water. If the burn is larger than a 50p coin, take the patient to A&E for proper medical attention. The…
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Source: Neve Gordon-Farleigh, BBC News Norfolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire fire control rooms have begun to work together during times of crisis and high use, such that calls can be taken more quickly and fire services can operate more efficiently to assist people. If you are in Norfolk, Suffolk or Hertfordshire: You will not see a…
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Source: BBC News 1500 have been vaccinated in response to a Meningitis Outbreak, centered around Canterbury and Kent What is Meningitis Source: NHS Meningitis is an infection (bacterial or viral) where the flesh that is used to protect the brain and spinal cord become compromised. It is known to affect anyone, with young adults, children,…
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As a live snapshot, there are currently 180 flood alerts, 76 flood warnings and 1 severe flood warning in force across England. Many of which relate to groundwater flooding (typically longer flood duration), congested in the south/south-west region.
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Foreword Across the UK, communities are facing the growing impacts of extreme weather — from prolonged heatwaves and flash flooding to severe cold spells and storms. These events are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis, posing serious risks to health, safety, and infrastructure, and causing significant disruption to everyday life. This…
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Foreword Across the UK, communities are facing the growing impacts of extreme weather — from prolonged heatwaves and flash flooding to severe cold spells and storms. These events are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis, posing serious risks to health, safety, and infrastructure, and causing significant disruption to everyday life. Introduction…
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We’ve begun our pilot in the Warminster area of Wiltshire – it’s a programme to develop a practical, community-driven approach to preparedness. We are developing guides, helping with emergency planning and training and building digital micro-sites tailored for individual parishes. Our goal is not to duplicate the great work already being done by Wiltshire Council or…
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The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service from energy suppliers and network operators, designed to support vulnerable customers. Whether due to health, age, disability or other needs, the PSR ensures that those most at risk receive priority assistance during power cuts, gas issues, or other energy-related disruptions. You can register yourself or someone…
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Great Advice about water Advice from the RNLI: It’s hot out there! But the water may be colder than you think. Do you know what to do if you get into difficulty in the water? Float to Live could save your life. • Tilt your head back with ears submerged • Relax, breathe normally and…
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The Official EM-PREPARE Technical Report from Safehouse Pro is now live. You can view it in our previewer here, or download it by clicking the download button below.