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For advice and information on what to do in an emergency please click on the links below.

Flooding

Flooding is one of the greatest risks to people and the environment of Nottinghamshire. Please click on the link below for more information:
Flooding advice

Severe weather

Updated severe weather warnings are available from the Met Office by visiting their website:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings

Heatwaves

If there is a Heat Health Watch in place further information can be found by visiting the Met Office website:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/heathealth

Pandemic Influenza (Flu)

For information on Pandemic Flu and to see what the NHS are doing to reduce the impact on the UK population visit the Department of Health website:
www.dh.gov.uk/en/PandemicFlu/index.htm

Foot and Mouth (and other animal diseases)

For information on animal diseases please visit Defra's website:
www.defra.gov.uk/food-farm/animals/diseases/foot-and-mouth

In an emergency

Don't take risks - dial 999

Preparing for Emergencies

Information on what you need to do at home in an emergency, including what items and supplies you need to have at hand, can be found on the government website:
www.direct.gov.uk

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Go in, stay in, tune in

In major emergency situations warnings to the public may be issued.  Such messages would normally be broadcast on local radio stations:

BBC Radio Nottingham
103.8 & 95.5 FM

Trent FM
96.2-96.5 FM

Lincs FM (Newark area only)
102.2 FM

Trax FM (Bassetlaw area only)
107.9 FM

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