What to do in an emergency

In the event of an emergency:

• dial 999 for police, fire, ambulance or the coastguard
• follow the advice given to you by the emergency services
• do not put yourself or others in further danger
• try to remain calm, think before acting and try to reassure others
• check for injuries and remember to help yourself before attending to others

If you are not involved in a major incident, but are close by or believe you may be in danger, the advice would usually be:

• dial 999 to contact the relevant emergency services, if this hasn't already been done
• stay inside a safe building until you are advised to do otherwise
• check your local radio or TV station for updates and public safety advice:
  • BBC Sussex: 95.3 FM
  • Heart: 102.4 and 103.5 FM
  • Juice FM: 107.2 FM
  • Splash FM: 107.7 FM

Other emergency contacts and advice

• NHS: for medical problems which are not life-threatening, call 111
• Sussex Police: for non-emergency enquiries, call 101

Adur & Worthing Councils

• During office hours: 01903 239999
• Outside office hours (emergency only) - see our contact us page

Utilities

Electricity:

• If you have a power cut, call 105 or visit the Power Cut 105 website
• If you spot a potential hazard on or near an overhead power line, contact the National Grid via their electricity emergencies and safety advice line website

Gas:

• To report a gas or carbon monoxide leak, or if a pipeline has been struck, contact the National Grid 24-hour Emergency Service - on the National Grid website

Water:

• Southern Water 24 hour emergency line - on the Southern Water website
• Report a problem - on the Southern Water website

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