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LatestYou are in: Bradford and West Yorkshire > Features > Latest > Emergency Information  Emergency InformationIn the event of a MAJOR EMERGENCY in Calderdale, Kirklees, Bradford and/or Wakefield this page will contain INFORMATION AND ADVICE from council emergency planning teams and others. When a MAJOR EMERGENCY is announced, this space will be used for the latest updates and info as officially provided to the BBC by the relevant organisations and authorities. In the meantime, please look below now for lots of other information which might be usuful! ----------------------------------- In an emergencyRemember... DIAL 999 AND SAY WHAT SERVICE YOU REQUIRE: POLICE, FIRE, OR AMBULANCE.Only ever dial this number if there's a crime in progress or there's danger to life. ----------------------------------- Other useful contacts for information, help and advice: Non-emergency West Yorkshire Fire Service infoFire safety advice and more. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Non-emergency contact information for your local fire station can also be found on this website. Non-emergency West Yorkshire Police infoLatest police updates, safety and security advice, crime prevention and more. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Or call 0845 606 0606 for non-emergencies ----------------------------------- Council Emergency Info and Emergency Planning TeamsClick on the weblinks below to find out the latest on current emergencies in Bradford, Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees, and to find out more about West Yorkshire's Emergency Planning Teams - the people responsible for co-ordinating the Council response to emergencies and disasters: Bradford Council: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Calderdale Council: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Kirklees Council: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Wakefield Council: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites These web pages are regularly updated. ----------------------------------- NHS DirectFor information and advice on health matters. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Or call 0845 4647 ----------------------------------- Environment AgencyInformation on floods and flood warnings: 0845 988 1188 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites To report pollution and environmental damage: 0800 807060 ----------------------------------- The SamaritansConfidential emotional support line and other sources of help. Take a look at the Samaritans' website to find a local number for where you live in West Yorkshire. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites National Samaritans Helpline number: 08457 90 90 90 ----------------------------------- Gas emergenciesGas: National Grid (formerly Transco) for GAS EMERGENCIES and for REPORTING LEAKS. In emergency, ring 0800 111 999 IN CASE OF A GAS EMERGENCY OR LEAK, DON'T CREATE A FLAME OR OPERATE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. DO PUT OUT FLAMES, OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS, KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE AREA AND TURN THE GAS OFF AT THE CONTROL VALVE. ----------------------------------- Water supply problems and leaksYorkshire Water Customer Service The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites Yorkshire Water's 24hr Leak Line: 0800 573553 ----------------------------------- Emergency information on the BBCRemember that in an emergency there will also be up-to-date information on BBC RADIO LEEDS which broadcasts across Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford. The station can be heard in Leeds on 92.4 FM, 774 AM and on Digital Radio. You can also listen to BBC Radio Leeds LIVE ONLINE via this website. Go to our homepage at www.bbc.co.uk/westyorkshire, look at the top right hand side of the page and click on the Radio Leeds 'Listen Live' button for the very latest. In you have any comments or queries about our emergency service please call us on |
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