Extreme heat
The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next two to three days there is a 70 per cent chance of temperatures in the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, Southeast England, London and Southwest England regions, being high enough on at least two consecutive days to give rise to significant health risks.
The Heatwave Plan for England, first published in 2004, has been revised as a part of raising both public and professional awareness. The Plan sets out the arrangements that will apply, and the actions required, in advance of, and during, a heatwave.
For further information please visit the Extreme heat section of this site.
Human Swine Flu
Cases of flu have been continued to be identified in various countries throughout the world.
The World Health Organisation has raised its alert level to six, a decleration of a pandemic.
Mind your own business!!
A new Business Continuity campaign has been launched to assist Local Authorities to comply with their obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act in delivering advice to businesses
Swine flu information
A mass public health campaign has begun today with TV, print and radio adverts warning people about swine flu with the simple message: CATCH IT. BIN IT. KILL IT.