Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared

Helping Wiltshire and
Swindon become more resilient & better prepared for emergencies. Info & advice from Wiltshire and Swindon LRF. Not monitored 24 hours.

[Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK @RLSSUK]

Child drowning deaths in England have doubled in the last 4 years, from 20 in 2019-20 to 41 in 2022-23. This tragic increase highlights how important it is that families are aware of water safety. Please take time to learn more this week.

#DPW #DrowningPreventionWeek

[Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks @ssencommunity]

Have you spotted something on our network that looks dangerous or not quite right?

Make sure to stay a safe distance away and call us soon as possible on 105 or pop us a DM right here on here!

We will aim to get an engineer out to assess the situation as quickly as possible.

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

Beware of cryptocurrency scams
🏛️ Check with @TheFCA https://t.co/C64vNNnp0Y
✍🏻 Do your research online.
🔎Seek advice before transferring any money.
🚔 Report to @actionfrauduk online or call ☎️ 0300 123 2040.

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

Ever wondered what an #IndependentUtilityCompany is and whether you have one? Check out our recent article to give you a helping hand https://t.co/pniA9RsTRU #electric #gas #water #independant

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

We have a number of flood warnings currently around the #SouthWest. It takes just 30cms of water to float a vehicle.

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

Please respect all #roadclosure and #warning signs and never drive through #floodwater https://t.co/L7UCuD808l

[Wiltshire Council #WiltshireTogether @wiltscouncil]

Wiltshire Police has closed the B3109 Town Bridge and the B3018 Winsley Hill in Bradford on Avon.

There is no access or exit from Staverton, the A363 between the A4 and Bathford Hill, or Limpley Stoke.

Please do not attempt to drive through floodwater.

[BBC Wiltshire @BBCWiltshire]

⛔ Bradford-on-Avon town centre is closed ⛔
It's the biggest area of concern in #Wiltshire for the Environment Agency.
It may be the first to be upgraded to a severe flood warning ⚠️
Stay up to date ➡️ https://t.co/jUFEK6Nkl5

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

There's still plenty of #floodwarnings in place this morning throughout #Wiltshire please remember to drive carefully and remember some of your usual routes may be adversely effected #flooding #drivecarefully

[BBC Wiltshire @BBCWiltshire]

Huge disruption in Bradford-on-Avon this morning. Thigh deep flooding in places 😱 🌊
Avoid the area if possible!
Live updates 👉 https://t.co/CSpgM1IuQo

[Wiltshire Council #WiltshireTogether @wiltscouncil]

⚠️ If you're travelling this morning, take extra care and drive to the conditions. We've updated our website with the current road closures. However, other roads, particularly side roads, may also be flooded. Do not drive through floodwater.
Info 👉🏻 https://t.co/DlPA4HBMoH

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

Around 3.4 million properties in England are at risk of flash flooding, which happens when the amount and intensity of rainfall overwhelms local drainage.

It can happen very quickly – be prepared, check your flood risk: https://t.co/H4VcAe54U0

#floodactionweek

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Taking action before a #flood could save your most valued possessions and even your life.

Find out the steps to take to minimise damage to your home: https://t.co/ffMYqXbNxe

#FloodActionWeek

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

Today marks the exciting relaunch of our improved website, give us a visit to find our more about #resilience in our local area #Wiltshire #Swindon
https://t.co/fb2ZnjpvAZ

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

Would you know what to do in a flood?

Around 5.5 million homes and businesses in England are at risk of flooding. Don't assume it won't happen to you.

Check your flood risk and prepare for flooding 📷 https://t.co/H4VcAe4x4s

#floodactionweek

[Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared @WiltsPrepared]

Check out the 5 things you can do this #FloodActionWeek to be better prepared for a flood.

Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now 📷
https://t.co/H4VcAe54U0

[Victim Support @VictimSupport]

This #NationalHCAW we stand in solidarity with those affected by race or faith-based hate crime.

Hate in any form is not OK.

📞08 08 16 89 111
💻https://t.co/XyEpLOygur

#WeStandTogether #NHCAW

[South West Water @SouthWestWater]

Today is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay

It's never safe to swim in any of our lakes or reservoirs.
Even on those warm summer days, there is a risk of cold water shock. The embankments are slippery and there is hidden machinery in the water

Stay #WaterSafe
https://t.co/jJxawIPp41

[Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK @RLSSUK]

Today is the start of our annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign.

Will you help share our new animation about the Water Safety Code which aims to give you and your family the knowledge to stay safe in and around water?

#EnjoyWaterSafely
https://t.co/phcTuEGu7q

[Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk]

📢 At 3pm on Sunday 23 April, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. Before then, here are some facts to bust some common myths.

Fact 1 - You can opt-out of the system in your phone's settings 👇