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Emergency Numbers & Contacts

Essential UK emergency numbers for police, fire, gas, flooding, power cuts, water mains and more — all in one place.

Core services
Emergency Services
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Police

Crime, disorder, missing persons, road accidents

Emergency (life at risk) 999
Non-emergency 101
Anonymous tip-offs 0800 111 111 Crimestoppers — free, anonymous
Anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321
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Fire Service

Fires, entrapments, chemical incidents, rescues

Emergency 999
Non-emergency / advice 0800 169 1692 Fire safety advice line
Arson hotline 0800 169 5558
Home fire safety visit Contact local brigade Free smoke alarm checks for vulnerable people
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Ambulance / NHS

Medical emergencies, urgent health advice

Life-threatening emergency 999
Urgent medical advice 111 Available 24/7 — not for emergencies
Samaritans (mental health) 116 123 Free, 24/7, confidential
Poison advice 111 Tell them it's poisoning/overdose
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Coastguard / RNLI

Coastal & water emergencies, sea rescues

Coastguard emergency 999 Say 'Coastguard' when connected
Marine radio VHF Channel 16 International distress frequency
RNLI general enquiries 0300 300 9900
Report river/inland water 999 Fire & Rescue also attend water rescues
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Mountain Rescue

Walkers, climbers, lost persons in remote areas

Emergency (dial first) 999 Ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue
No signal? Try SMS Text 999 Register first at emergencysms.net
What3Words location Use the app Give your 3-word location to rescue services
MREW general 01904 784 323
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Animal Emergencies

Injured wildlife, stray animals, animal cruelty

RSPCA (England & Wales) 0300 1234 999
SSPCA (Scotland) 0300 099 9999
USPCA (N. Ireland) 028 3025 2100
Animal on road (police) 101 Or 999 if causing immediate danger
Utilities
Gas, Electric, Water & Telecoms
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Gas Emergency

Smell of gas, suspected leak, carbon monoxide

Gas Emergency Line 0800 111 999 National Grid · 24/7 · FREE
Carbon monoxide 0800 111 999 Leave building immediately first
DO NOT Use switches/naked flames Open windows & doors — leave the building
Gas Safe Register 0800 408 5500 Report illegal/unsafe gas work
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Power Cut / Electricity

Power failures, downed cables, electrical danger

Power cut — any network 105 Free · Works from any phone · 24/7
Downed power line (danger) 999 Stay well clear — assume it is live
National Grid emergencies 0345 767 8910
Check outages online powercut105.com Live outage map for all UK networks
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Burst Water Mains

Water supply failures, burst pipes, flooding from mains

Anglian Water 0345 791 9155
Thames Water 0800 714 614
United Utilities (NW) 0345 672 3723
Welsh Water / Dŵr Cymru 0800 052 0130
Yorkshire Water 0345 124 2424
Scottish Water 0800 731 0300
Natural events & environment
Flooding, Storms & Environmental Hazards
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Flooding

Flood warnings, emergency evacuations, trapped by water

Flood emergency (trapped) 999
Floodline (England) 0345 988 1188 Environment Agency · 24/7 warnings
Natural Resources Wales 0300 065 3000
SEPA Floodline (Scotland) 0345 988 1188
Check flood alerts gov.uk/check-flood-risk Sign up for free flood warnings by text/call
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Explosion / Structural Danger

Explosions, building collapse, suspected bomb

Any explosion / collapse 999 Move away from the area immediately
Suspected bomb / device 999 Do not touch — evacuate the area
Anti-terrorism hotline 0800 789 321 Free · Confidential · 24/7
Run, Hide, Tell UK counter-terrorism advice gov.uk/staying-safe-during-terrorist-attacks
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Chemical / Environmental

Hazardous spills, pollution, oil slicks, chemical smells

Immediate danger (CBRN) 999
Environment Agency hotline 0800 807 060 Report pollution, spills, fly-tipping — 24/7
SEPA (Scotland) 0800 807 060
Oil spill (marine) 01489 884 343 Maritime & Coastguard Agency
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Road & Transport

Road accidents, breakdowns, incidents on rail or motorway

Road accident with injuries 999
Highways England (motorways) 0300 123 5000
National Rail emergencies 03457 48 49 50
Report dangerous driving 101 Police non-emergency
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Council Emergencies

Potholes, structural hazards, unsafe buildings, trees

Unsafe/collapsed building 999 Then contact your local council
Council out-of-hours Contact your council All councils have 24/7 emergency lines
Report it online gov.uk/find-local-council Potholes, abandoned vehicles, fly-tipping
Dangerous tree / fallen tree 101 Police if blocking road; council if on property
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Welfare & Support

Domestic abuse, missing persons, child protection

National Domestic Abuse 0808 2000 247 Free · 24/7 · Freephone
NSPCC (child protection) 0808 800 5000 Free · 24/7
Missing persons (police) 101 999 if at immediate risk
Missing People charity 116 000 Free · 24/7
Step-by-step guides
What To Do In An Emergency

🔥 If You Smell Gas

  1. Do not turn any electrical switches on or off
  2. Do not use naked flames or smoke
  3. Open windows and doors to ventilate
  4. Turn off the gas supply at the meter if safe to do so
  5. Leave the building and keep others away
  6. Call 0800 111 999 from outside or a neighbour's phone
  7. Do not re-enter until declared safe

🌊 If Your Home is Flooding

  1. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger
  2. Move valuables, documents and medicines upstairs
  3. Turn off electricity at the fuse box if safe to do so
  4. Never walk or drive through floodwater — 6 inches can knock you over
  5. Call Floodline: 0345 988 1188
  6. Contact your insurer as soon as possible
  7. Sign up for free flood warnings at gov.uk/check-flood-risk

💥 After an Explosion

  1. Move away from the area immediately — do not stay to watch
  2. Call 999 as soon as you are at a safe distance
  3. Follow instructions from emergency services
  4. Do not return to the scene until told it is safe
  5. If you have information, call the anti-terrorism hotline: 0800 789 321
  6. Help injured people only if it is safe to do so

⚡ Power Cut

  1. Call 105 — the free national power cut number
  2. Check the outage map at powercut105.com
  3. Turn off and unplug appliances to prevent a surge when power returns
  4. Keep fridges and freezers shut — food stays safe for several hours
  5. If a power line is down, stay well clear and call 999
  6. If you depend on electrical medical equipment, register as a priority customer with your supplier

💧 Burst Water Main

  1. If water is entering your home or causing structural damage, call 999
  2. Call your local water company (numbers above)
  3. Turn off your internal stop tap (usually under the kitchen sink)
  4. Do not use tap water until it has been declared safe
  5. Move valuable items away from affected areas
  6. Photograph all damage for insurance purposes

🚤 Water / Coastal Emergency

  1. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
  2. Give your exact location — use What3Words if possible
  3. If on a boat, transmit a Mayday on VHF Channel 16
  4. Throw a lifebuoy or rope if someone is in the water — do not jump in
  5. Keep watching the person in the water so you can direct rescuers
  6. If you see someone in difficulty on a beach, tell a lifeguard immediately
Important: The phone numbers and information on this page are provided in good faith and were accurate at the time of publication (June 2026). Always dial 999 for any immediate threat to life. TownData.co.uk accepts no liability for any errors or outdated information — always verify critical contact details with official sources. This page does not replace official emergency guidance.