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Emergency response

News - Emergency teams provide help across snowbound UK

As people and motorists struggle to cope with the worst snowfall in 30 years, Red Cross emergency response teams have been active all across the country.
 

Emergency response overview

The Red Cross responds to hundreds of emergencies in the UK every year and supports the emergency services in various ways.
 

Prepare for emergencies

Find out what simple precautions you can take to prepare for different types of emergency, plus how to cope both during and after a crisis.
 

Category one responders

We offer a range of emergency support services to the police, ambulance service, fire and rescue services, local and health authorities.
 

Fire and emergency support service

Our volunteers help hundreds of people every year following domestic fires, flooding or similar incidents.
 

True stories

We help thousands of vulnerable people affected by emergencies across the UK every year. Read some of their stories here.
 

Past emergencies

From the London bombings to the UK-wide floods in 2007, find out more about our response to some recent major emergencies.
 


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