Information

First things first, in an emergency:

Remember...

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.

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Other useful contacts for information, help and advice:

Non-emergency West Yorkshire Fire Service info

Fire safety advice and more.

Non-emergency contact information for your local fire station can also be found on this website.

Non-emergency West Yorkshire Police info

Latest police updates, safety and security advice, crime prevention and more.

Or call 0845 606 0606 for non-emergencies

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Council Emergency Info and Emergency Planning Teams

Click 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:

Calderdale Council:

Kirklees Council:

Wakefield Council:

These web pages are regularly updated.

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NHS Direct

For information and advice on health matters.

Or call 0845 4647

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Environment Agency

Information on floods and flood warnings: 0845 988 1188

To report pollution and environmental damage: 0800 807060

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The Samaritans

Confidential 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.

National Samaritans Helpline number: 08457 90 90 90

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Gas emergencies

Gas: 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.

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Water supply problems and leaks

Yorkshire Water Customer Service
TELEPHONE: 0845 1242424

Yorkshire Water's 24hr Leak Line: 0800 573553

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Emergency information on the BBC

Remember that in a major 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.