Power Cut Advice

UK Power Networks have prodcued this handy leaflet to help you to plan for a power cut.  It explains why power cuts might occur, how faults are rectified and what you should do in a power cut.  Click this link to open the leaflet.

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Would you need extra support in a power cut?

Generally speaking, power cuts don't happen very often but if the electicity network is damaged the lights across parts of Essex may go out.

Do you or someone you know need extra support during a…

Floods Destroy - Are you at Risk? Are you Prepared?

The Environment Agency have launched their annual Flood Action Campaign.  The campaign aims to encourage people, businesses and communities to find out if they are at risk from flooding, sign up to the Environment Agencies flood warning service and to know what to do when a flood happens.

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What if...? Cool interactive website for kids

What if...? is an interactive programme for infant and junior school children to give them the tools to think about an emergency, what it means for them and their families, and how they can be prepared.

Visit the…

Tide Tables are available online

The tide tables for the Essex and the East Coast are available online on the BBC's website.  Click on the link below.

BBC Tide Tables - East

Are you in a Flood Risk area?

Do you know whether you live or work in a flood risk area?  Did you know there is an easy way to find out, just using your postcode.  The Environment Agency provide flood maps which will show you if you are at risk from flooding.

Once you know whether…