Finding ourselves in an emergency situation is the last thing any of us expect. However, floods, severe weather, traffic accidents or incidents involving dangerous chemicals etc. can strike at any time without warning. As individuals, we must take steps to ensure that we are prepared for such situations.
These pages explain simple steps everyone should take to be ready if an emergency occurs.
- If you or others are in immediate danger always call 999
- When it is less urgent than 999 call 101
- In the event of an out-of-hours emergency involving council services call 01443 875500
Other useful contacts
Police
Tel: 999
http://www.gwent.police.uk
Fire
Tel: 999
http://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
Ambulance
Tel: 999
http://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
Gas
Emergency Number: 0800 111 999
http://www.wwutilities.co.uk
Electricity
Emergency Number: 0800 052 0400
http://www.westernpower.co.uk
Water
Emergency Number: 0800 052 0130
http://www.dwrcymru.com
Coal Authority
Emergency Number: 01623 646333
http://coal.decc.gov.uk
Aneurin Bevan Health Board
Tel: 01873 732732
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/
NHS Direct Wales
Tel: 0845 46 47
http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Environment Agency (Flood warnings)
Floodline: 0845 988 1188
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/default.aspx
Environment Agency
Environmental Incident Hotline: 0800 80 70 60
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Met Office
Tel: 0870 900 0100
http://www.meto.gov.uk
Met Office
Weathercall for Glamorgan: 09014 722 059
BBC Weather
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather