Worcestershire Prepared

The County Council's Emergency Planning Team and Partners - Sharing tips, news and events for Worcestershire to promote individual & community resilience.

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

In light of the #heatwave we are sharing this life-saving message.

Please show the video to your children and young people to keep them safe.

#Worcestershire #WaterSafety #PhoneFloatThrow #DaysOut #Families #WorcsPrepared

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

Never enter the water to rescue someone; you could quickly get into difficulty, too.

Instead, remember: Phone. Float. Throw.
📞 Call 999
🌊 Encourage them to float on their back
🛟 Throw something that floats

Learn more: https://t.co/fZmjAJNiy2

#DPW2026 #Bystanderwatersafety

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

With a red heat alert issued for Wednesday and Thursday, people may be tempted to get into the water 🌊

Make sure you know what to do if you see someone struggling:

📞 Phone 999
🗣️ Tell them to float on their back
🛟 Throw them something that floats

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

Red and amber weather warnings are in place across the south of England and Wales today and tomorrow.

Heading to the coast?
🌊 Check tides
👥 Stay close, supervise children closely
🏖️ Check lifeguard cover & beach flags

Learn more: https://t.co/DTZT8u6Gc7

[Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service @HWFire]

❗️As the hot weather continues, please avoid cooling off in open water. It may feel refreshing, but it can trigger cold water shock.
https://t.co/z3dD4W4V2v
#HWFRS #Worcestershire #herefordshire

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

With the ongoing hot weather increasing the likelihood of children entering water and getting into difficulty, please remind your children of the #FloatToLive advice from @surflifesaving, it could save their life.

#Worcestershire #HeatWave #WaterSafety #WorcsPrepared

[Surf Life Saving GB @surflifesaving]

It’s #Bankholiday and the UK weather is hot!!!! But the water is 🥶 cold! With the combination of both the risk of #drowning increases. If #swimming then look for a #Lifeguard on duty. If you accidentally fall into #water follow below 👇 @SLSGB

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

The #HeatWave makes people more likely to enter water. Please make sure you & your children know how to stay safe & what to do if someone falls or gets into difficulty.

Follow @RLSSUK for key advice about water safety.

#Worcestershire #WaterSafety #FloatToLive #WorcsPrepared

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

Extreme heat warnings in place. Know how to stay safe in and around water.

Spot someone in trouble? Don’t go in, throw something that floats.

Know the Water Safety Code: Stop & think. Stay together. Call 999. Float.

👉 https://t.co/fZmjAJNiy2

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Understanding heat exhaustion and heatstroke can help you take the appropriate action to stay safe and seek medical attention when needed.

Please see the advice below from the NHS:

#HeatWave #RedHeatWarning #Worcestershire #WorcsPrepared

[NHS @NHSuk]

While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇️

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

For advice about the #RedAlert & #RedHeatHealthAlert and how this may affect you and vulnerable people, please visit: https://t.co/Bo5CotVKhF

#Worcestershire #HeatWave #BeatTheHeat #WorcsPrepared

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert.

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

There is a #RedWarning in place for extreme heat from 09:00 on Wed 24th Jun 2026 until 21:00 on Thu 25th Jun 2026.

Please follow advice about staying safe and cool to protect yourself and vulnerable persons from the heat.

#Worcestershire #HeatWave #BeatTheHeat #WorcsPrepared

[Met Office - West Midlands @metofficeWMids]

Red warning of extreme heat affecting West Midlands https://t.co/ibvsNfQhBL

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

We are currently in a #AmberWarning for Extreme Heat. Please ensure you take key precautions to protect yourselves and vulnerable people. #Worcestershire #HeatWave #BeatTheHeat #WorcsPrepared

[Met Office - West Midlands @metofficeWMids]

Amber warning of extreme heat affecting West Midlands https://t.co/MCuGWyomNr

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Please be aware that an Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued for Worcestershire, covering Monday and Tuesday at present.

Stay safe, stay cool, stay out of open water

[Met Office - West Midlands @metofficeWMids]

Amber warning of extreme heat affecting West Midlands https://t.co/e1lZcvFpk6

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Following the unfortunate rise in water-related deaths during the hot weather, please share the #FloatToLive message from @surflifesaving far and wide. It may help save a life. #Worcestershire #WaterSafety #HotWeather #UK

[Surf Life Saving GB @surflifesaving]

It’s #Bankholiday and the UK weather is hot!!!! But the water is 🥶 cold! With the combination of both the risk of #drowning increases. If #swimming then look for a #Lifeguard on duty. If you accidentally fall into #water follow below 👇 @SLSGB

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Happy #VolunteersWeek to @RRT_UK. The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) provides hot food, tea, coffee and cold drinks to first responders and emergency services at major incidents in their signature Red Tent. Thank you RRT!
Find out more on their website https://t.co/pFWdYwIXiC

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Happy #VolunteersWeek to South Worcs Flood Rescue (SWFR) part of (@surflifesaving) & @WestMerciaSAR. Both provide a search and rescue and water rescue capability across the county, supporting emergency services and working closely with SARA.
https://t.co/Lo5pRbJttu

[Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service @HWFire]

#VolunteersWeek is an opportunity to recognise and thank #volunteers. During an exceptionally difficult year, people from all walks of life across #Herefordshire and #Worcestershire have taken the time to volunteer for @HWFire making a huge difference to their communities.

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Happy #VolunteersWeek to Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA), a search and rescue body which support us. 200 SARA volunteers provide Inshore Lifeboats and Search and Rescue operations on land and water.

If you want to join them, please complete the form https://t.co/2QRKP70xAO

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Happy #VolunteersWeek to @StJohnAmbulance (SJA). Since 1877, SJA have provided first aid training as well as first aid and ambulance support to incidents and public events. They also run youth programmes across the county. If you’d like to join, visit https://t.co/4jp1D0Pmop

[The Disclosure & Barring Service @DBSgovuk]

This #VolunteersWeek, #DBS is sharing guidance to help organisations understand:

- free DBS checks for eligible volunteer roles
- volunteer eligibility criteria
- misconceptions about volunteer applications

Find out more on: https://t.co/9MoKumbYhS: https://t.co/KHt2fgDcE5

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Happy #VolunteersWeek to @Raynet_UK. Since 1953, RAYNET is a group of highly volunteers using their radio comms skills to help emergency services and others to communicate. If you’re interested in joining them, follow the link here: https://t.co/nrKxzwjMjI

[Worcestershire Prepared @WorcsPrepared]

Happy #VolunteersWeek!! The first week of June is the annual celebration of all things volunteering, and we definitely couldn't miss out!
Over the course of the week, we will be showcasing some of the amazing voluntary organisations that help keep Worcestershire safe