Extreme weather is happening more often in the UK and around the world. Here are some easy ways to stay safe and prepared:
At home
- Keep your home safe: Tips from the Met Office to protect your house during storms, floods, or other extreme weather
- Get ready for winter: Advice on staying warm and safe when it's cold
- Power cuts: what to do if your electricity goes out
Extra help
If you’re in a vulnerable situation (like elderly or disabled), utility companies offer special support:
Travelling
- Driving in bad weather: National Highways gives advice for safe travel during snow, rain, or heat.
Weather-specific tips
- Heatwaves: NHS tips for staying cool and healthy in hot weather
- Wildfires: Norfolk County Council advice on staying safe
- Outdoor fire safety: Government tips to prevent fires outside
- Be Waterwise: simple ways to save water and use it wisely.
