Merseyside Prepared

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.  

Visit the NHS website for information on how to arrange to have the first, second and booster vaccines to protect yourself against COVID-19

It's Flood Action Week! Over 5 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding. Don't assume it won't happen to you.

Click here to learn what to do in a flood.

#PrepareActSurvive #FloodActionWeek

For anyone involved in the recent terrorism incident in Liverpool, the Support for Victims of Terrorism website provides a 24/7 national contact centre and caseworker support, mental health assessment, bereavement services and facilitated peer support.  There is also further information on the GOV.UK website.

Following the incident outside the Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday 14 November, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has taken the decision to raise the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.

For further details visit Terrorism and National Emergencies - GOV.UK

The WeatherReady campaign aims to raise awareness of the actions people can take to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of severe weather.  The campaign has been launched on social media using #WeatherReady and information will be hosted on the WeatherReady website hub where you can find weather-related advice covering the themes of getting out and about in winter, staying well in cold weather and taking care of your family and home.

The Met Office have updated their Community Resilience leaflet which provides practical steps to support communities in preparing for severe weather.

Read the latest update as England moves to Step 4 from 19th July.

What does PSTN Shutdown mean from the end of 2025?

Information is available on the Openreach website for both home and business users.

Follow our advice on how to be prepared and protect your home.

Follow advice provided for both the public and businesses, including the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Read how to protect your business.

As well as our own parent zone page, get further advice from the NSPCC.

Report anything that could suggest a terrorist threat to the UK, don't ignore it.

Remember to check your smoke alarm is working correctly.

Get the latest updates in your area

Rethink how you travel...

Visit the Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Board website

While everyone is being told to stay at home, the NHS are still there for you.

Cold Weather and Heat-Health Alerting Service

Updated 13 May 2021

Download a leaflet, produced by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, and share with anyone you know who may not be able to leave their home or are a little vulnerable at this time.

Where members of the public can go if they feel unsafe.

Click to see how to prepare

visit ‘Your COVID recovery’ website or speak to your GP