Dealing with an emergency situation
For a central source of information for Londoners, particularly relating to emergencies and disasters visit the London Prepared website www.londonprepared.gov.uk.
See below for a list of main numbers in case of emergency, local police stations and web addresses
Police
Fire service
- For fire emergency telephone 999.
- London Fire Brigade - Link to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority website
Hospital
Victim support
- Victim Support (Kensington and Chelsea) - support for victims of crime
- www.7julyassistance.org.uk sources of emotional support and practical advice, a 24-hour helpline and a central London assistance centre for people affected by the bombings
Council's emergency plan
Other useful sites
- Preparing for emergencies -
common sense advice for emergencies and information about what the government is doing to protect the
country
- UK Resilience - This site will
respond to emergencies with up-to-date news and guidance, plus briefings and
links. In addition, the content provides a range of information on possible
emergencies, with links to government departments, agencies, and other bodies
who provide help and assistance.
- NHS Direct - your gateway to
health information
- Directgov - the government site
about Life Episodes
- 7 July 2005 - for emotional support and practical advice for people affected by the bombings go to www.7julyassistance.org.uk
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