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The Resilience Capabilities Programme aims to increase the capability to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and provides advice on preparing for a crisis.
How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.
How the level of risk posed to the UK is assessed nationally and locally, covering the National Risk Assessment and National Risk Register.
How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
The role of voluntary organisations in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
Help available and steps you should take if you have a medical emergency or are hospitalised abroad, including for planned treatment.
How to get medical help for emergencies, issues that can't wait until you can see your GP and dental emergencies.
Helping people, businesses and communities to identify and prepare for the hazards and threats that may disrupt their lives.
Activities conducted to address the human aspects in an emergency are multi-agency activity and it is important that this work is co-ordinated.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders and developed in line with the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) on recovering from an emergency in the UK.
Find out about terrorist threat levels, national measures against terrorism and how to report suspect activity
How networks and individuals can support the country's emergency planning, response and recovery, and keep systems and services running.
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.
Guidance for those with key roles to play in responding to and planning for mass fatality incidents.
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.
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