Resilience and emergencies

Remember, if you need urgent support, help is always available

  • Call 999 in an emergency
  • For non-urgent situations, call Wiltshire Police on 101
  • For local updates and advice, visit our staying informed in an emergency page

Emergency information

Disruption to council services

Updates on council services affected by severe weather or disruption

Fire

How to reduce fire risks and stay safe before, during, and after a fire

Infectious diseases

How infections spread and how to protect yourself and others

Power cuts and utility shortages

What to do before, during and after a power cut or utility outage

Vulnerable people in emergencies

Extra support for vulnerable and homeless people in emergencies

Wiltshire and Swindon Prepared

Multi-agency partnership to plan and prepare for emergencies


Preparing for an emergency

Preparing yourself and others for an emergency

Practical steps to help you and those around you prepare for emergencies

Preparing your business for an emergency

How businesses can plan ahead to keep running during emergencies

Preparing for an emergency in your community

How communities can prepare for and recover from emergencies


Severe weather

Cold weather and snow

How to prepare for, cope with and recover from cold weather and snow

Flooding

How to prepare for, stay safe during and recover after flooding

Hot weather

How to prepare for, cope with and recover from hot weather

Storms

How to prepare for, stay safe during and recover after storms