Information Sources
What's happening - where can I find more information?
During a major incident, the Council will operate a telephone helpline and also this website to provide as much information as we can. We will offer advice relating to the emergency.
The helpline number will be announced over local radio stations. Local radio frequencies are:
- BBC Radio Sheffield 104.1 FM
- Hallam FM 103.4
Don't forget to check whether your radio has batteries with replacements to hand. Try turning into the station of your choice now. If you have difficulty in tuning your radio - ask a friend.
Your local TV stations will also give information about the incident.
Useful telephone numbers
| Organisation | Number |
|---|---|
| British Telecom | 150 |
| Emergency Services | 999 |
| NHS Direct | 0845 4647 |
| Police (when not an emergency) | 0114 220 2020 |
| Police Anti Terrorism Hotline | 0800 789 321 |
| Rotherham District General Hospital | 01709 820000 |
| Rotherham MBC Emergency Planning Unit | 01709 823876 / 77 / 78 |
| Rotherham MBC Environmental Health Services | 01709 823114 |
| Severn Trent | 0800 783 4444 |
| South Yorkshire Community Fire Safety Hotline | 0114 253 2314 |
| South Yorkshire Transport Executive | 01709 515139 |
| Transco | 0800 111 999 |
| Yorkshire Electricity Distribution Services Limited | 0800 375675 |
| Yorkshire Water | 0845 124 2424 |
Take a hard copy of this information NOW and store it with your Emergency Pack.
Useful websites
Here are some links to external web sites that you might find useful:
| Organisation | Link |
|---|---|
| Business Continuity Institute | www.thebci.org |
| Cabinet Office | www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk |
| Emergency Planning College | www.epcollege.gov.uk |
| Emergency Planning Society | www.the-eps.org/ |
| Environment Agency | www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ |
| Floodline (Environment Agency) | www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/floodwarning/ |
| NHS Direct | www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
| Preparing for Emergencies | www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk |
| Teachernet | www.teachernet.gov.uk/emergencies |
| The Red Cross | www.redcross.org.uk/firstaid |
| UK Resilience |
Last update: 04/07/2011