Staying informed
Where to get trustworthy information when things go wrong.
Sources
- Emergency Alerts are sent to phones in the affected area. Keep them switched on.
- Your local BBC radio station carries local information. Note its FM frequency on the Plan page.
- Check your council, the Met Office and your utility companies’ websites.
- Social media can be out of date or wrong. Check before you share.
Save battery
- Keep calls short. Texts often get through when calls do not.
- Turn on low-power mode and dim the screen.
Official information
Checked against official guidance on 28 Oct 2026. In immediate danger, call 999.
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