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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.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Monthly water situation reports and weekly rainfall and river flow reports.
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Information and guidance for range of professionals on how to protect population groups most at risk from the health impacts of cold weather.
Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
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