Further information

National and Local Services and Agencies

• To report a power cut: 0800 31 63 105 (landline); 0333 32 32 105 (mobile)
• Priority Services Register: 0800 169 9970 
• East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
• Sussex Police
• East Sussex County Council

Resources by Emergency Type

Infectious Diseases (including Bird Flu)

• Defra - regularly updated information about the threat of bird flu, how to prevent it and how to report it including advice for both poultry keepers and owners of domestic birds
• The Health and Safety Executive - information for people who work closely with or regularly handle birds
• The Poultry Site - specific updates for keepers of poultry
• RSPB - information about the risks of wild birds spreading bird flu
• The Food Standards Agency - advice for anyone concerned about eating poultry, eggs or game

Chemicals and Poisons

• Health Protection Agency - Chemicals and Poisons - comprehensive expert advice and support for chemical incidents across England and Wales

Flooding

• Environment Agency

Radiation

• Health Protection Agency - Radiation - information about protection from risks of ionising and non-ionising radiation

Severe Weather

• The Meteorological (Met) Office
• BBC Southern Counties - Regional Weather
• Shipping Forecast

Business Continuity

• Business Continuity Institute
• Emergency Planning Society
• The Institute of Risk Management
• MI5 Advice
• Preparing for Emergencies