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Find out how to prepare for an emergency in your area. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.
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 the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls for the country to prepare for the second national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday, September 7
People across Wales are being reminded to expect the second-ever national Emergency Alert test in September.
Guidance to help you plan and prepare for implementing artificial intelligence (AI).
The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 15:00 on 7th September 2025
How to prepare for a flood: who to contact, how to protect your property, get insurance.
Guidance on plan-making.
What information local planning authorities need to include in a strategic flood risk assessment.
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