Information Links
Where to find useful information
Below you will find links to websites that will give you information about current legislation covering contingency planning, and some which will give up to date information in emergency situations. If you want security advice or information go to the Business Continuity page on this website.
| Preparing for Emergencies | A Cabinet Office website which has information on how you can help yourself and others in emergencies. |
| UK Resilience | A Cabinet Office website to support the work which goes on across the UK to improve emergency preparedness. It also gives details of current legislation and links to partner agencies. |
| Floodline Warnings Direct | You can get current information on flooding from the Environment Agency's website. You can also find out about how to register for Floodline Warnings Direct, the system which provides flooding information direct on your home number or fax number. |
| BBC News | The main news page of the BBC. |
| The Met Office | The Met Office is one of the world's leading providers of environmental and weather-related services. You can get a current weather situation and a weather forecast for any area you select. |
| Defra | Defra's website provides information on the countryside, the environment and rural economy, the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. It will also provide you with information and guidance on animal diseases. |
| Health Protection Agency | The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is an independent body that protects the health and well-being of the population. The Agency plays a critical role in protecting people from infectious diseases and in preventing harm when hazards involving chemicals, poisons or radiation occur. We also prepare for new and emerging threats, such as a bio-terrorist attack or virulent new strain of disease. |
| NHS Direct | NHS Direct can give you up to date advice on common health problems and related issues. It may also give you advice if there are likely to be health-related problems arising from an emergency situation in your area. |
| The Foreign Office | The Foreign office website gives up to date travel advice and information. |
| Home Office | The Home Office website gives up to date guidance on threat levels and other issues affecting the United Kingdom. |
| Highways Agency | The Highways Agency looks after Motorways and major trunk roads - you can get the latest traffic information on this website. |
| The Emergency Planning Society | The Emergency Planning Society is the professional body for all those professionals with an involvement in emergency planning, crisis and disaster management. The membership is drawn from wide range of backgrounds, including local government, industry, the utilities, the emergency services, volunteers, educational establishments, the legal profession and independent consultants. |
| Continuity Insurance & Risk | The Definitive guide to products and services for the professional risk and continuity buyer |
| The World Health Organisation | WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. |
