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999 and 112 is the national emergency response service in the UK. 112 is the pan-European equivalent to 999 and can be used in the UK.
BAT for diesel engines on an installation that are classed as new medium combustion plant, operating up to 500 hours a year that are exempt from emission limit values (ELVs).
Your council can help you after a fire in your home - Council, emergency housing, Red Cross, fire safety
The Fuel Security Code is used to help minimise the impact of an electricity or gas supply emergency
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts will tell you what you need to do to stay safe.
What the retirement of analogue phone lines, also known as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), means for you.
Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Find out if your phone or tablet can receive alerts.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
How networks and individuals can support the country's emergency planning, response and recovery, and keep systems and services running.
Who to call in an emergency, like police, fire or ambulance services.
Find out how to prepare for an emergency in your area. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.
A to Z on content relating to emergency response.
A safety message to the fishing industry on minimising fire risks and steps to take if a fire takes hold.
Find out if and by when you need to apply for a specified generator environmental permit to meet air quality requirements.
In the context of a programme to distribute relief through the electric utility in Accra, using data from households surveyed during the COVID-19 crisis
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to adults and children associated with toys and electrical products.
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with WEEE and waste regulations.
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