Merseyside Prepared

WeatherReady Winter 2023

The Met Office have launched their WeatherReady Winter 2023 campaign.  For advice on simple steps you can take to stay safe and healthy at this time of year, from preparing your home or business to taking care of yourself, your family and neighbours visit WeatherReady.

 

 

The UK Government is providing a range of extra support which will be paid to eligible individuals automatically.  Depending on where you live in the UK, there are different schemes that could help support your household finances - help with your bills, childcare, housing, income and managing your finances.  For further details visit Help for Households

Let’s Get Winter Strong

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, those around you and the NHS in the colder months, when flu and COVID19 can spread more easily. 

Find out if you’re eligible and book at NHS Seasonal Vaccinations and Winter Advice or via the NHS App

We are looking for residents of Merseyside aged 18+ to share their views of emergency preparedness.  Participation will involve completing a questionnaire, which will take approximately 15 minutes. If you are willing to share your views, please use the link to access the questionnaire University of Liverpool / MRF Questionnaire

 

 

Important information from SP Energy Networks on preparing for emergency powercuts.

Does your business have a powercut plan?

Preparing for winter.

Visit LiverpoolExpress to read the blog from Ian Voce, Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) Business Manager on his experience of how the region prepares for emergencies and why he wants to hear from residents.

Shutdown of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)

What does PSTN Shutdown mean from the end of 2025?

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

The chances of you being caught up in a major emergency are low.

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

Power cuts, flooding, system failure, loss of key staff - how prepared is your business in an emergency?

Read how to protect your business.

Traffic & Travel News

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Helping people stay safe from fire - share and save a life

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.