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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 the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
Find out how to prepare for an emergency in your area. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
A to Z on content relating to emergency response.
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.
How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.
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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