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Apply for an emergency travel document if you're outside the UK and have not got a valid British passport - apply online, how to apply, fee, timings
An emergency travel document lets you travel from abroad if you need to…
Before you apply, check if an emergency travel document will be accepted…
Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Find out if your phone or tablet can receive alerts.
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.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
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.
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
This page answers frequently asked questions about the upcoming national Emergency Alert test taking place on Sunday 7th September 2025.
The full message of the second ever national test of the Emergency Alerts system has been revealed ahead of the September 7 date
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