An emergency could include:
- heavy snow and ice
- flooding and storms
- terror attacks
- major fires
- major power outages
What to do in an emergency
In heavy snow and ice, you can look at the Met Office website for advice
In flooding and storms, look at GOV.UK for advice
In terror attacks, look at the Essex Police website for advice
In major fires, look at the Essex Fire and Rescue website for advice
In major power outages, look at the Power Cut 105 website for advice
If you need more advice about how to prepare for an emergency, you can look at the Essex Resilience Forum website
Where to find information
The safest thing to do in a major emergency or severe weather is to follow instructions from the emergency services.
You can find weather warnings on:
You can get information from local radio, TV and the internet.
Internet
We'll post information on our homepage, our Facebook page, and on our X profile.
Information will also be available from BBC Essex, Essex police and Essex Fire and Rescue
TV
Local radio
Heart Essex 101.7FM
BBC Essex 103.5FM