Northamptonshire Prepared ⚠️

Happy Northamptonshire Day ❤️ Very proud of our lovely County and all the organisations from the public services and the voluntary sector we work closely with to keep people safe. #NorthamptonshireDay

We are sorry about the #powercut in #Northampton #NN6 & surrounding areas. Engineers are working to have all properties back on by 10:30. Ellie

🔵 It's #FloodActionWeek! Around 5.5 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding. Don't assume it won't happen to you. Learn what to do in a flood: gov.uk/prepare-for-fl… #staysafe #flooding

Please be aware that our offices at One Angel Square Northampton are closed to visitors and staff today due to a flooding incident which is currently ongoing.

Traffic has been temporarily stopped on the #M1 both ways between J16 #Northampton and J17 #M45 for an ongoing @NorthantsPolice incident.

There's a potential for #Aurora sightings over the next few nights, especially in the north on Saturday night underneath any clear spells ✨ Find out more at: metoffice.gov.uk/weather/specia…

A little weekend walk? Take care if walking near water as paths may have become damaged from recent floods. Most people who drown, never intended on being in the water.

Ex-Hurricane Kirk could bring a spell of disruptive weather for the UK from mid to late next week, however there is still a lot of uncertainty 👇

There is currently a #powercut in #Northampto #NN7 & surrounding areas. We are working on the issue and, we estimate to have the power restored by 21:30. Siân.

UPDATE ON BILLING AQUADROME Agencies have worked together until around midnight (Tuesday/Wednesday) to support the management of Billing Aquadrome with the evacuation of people from the park. Please find a joint agency update here: northantsfire.gov.uk/2024/09/25/joi…

Information from the @metofficeUK about what the Amber Weather Warning means ⚠️ #WeatherAware

⚠️☔⚠️ Met Office Yellow and Amber Rain Warnings are in place today. ⚠️☔⚠️ ⛈️ Wet weather makes it harder for tyres to grip. 🚗 Take a look at our safety tips for driving in wet weather: ➡️ nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/tr… #WeatherReady #TRIP #WeatherAware

Please take extra care if you are out and about on the roads today. Several roads are flooded, and all road users are advised not to be tempted to drive through flooding. For advice on how to stay safe when driving in wet weather, click here: ow.ly/41kt50Tsvwa

Amber warning of rain affecting East Midlands metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

For a flooding emergency focus on the safety of yourself & your family. Dial 999 in an emergency if you or someone else is in danger. If there is flooding to your property, make sure you stay safe & for more information please go to our website westnorthants.gov.uk/its-emergency/…

We do a lot of work with our communities to help them be better prepared for emergencies. Check out our website westnorthants.gov.uk/emergency-plan… #30Days30WaysUK

Today for #30Days30WaysUK we are talking community and business resilience. Are you a local business and want to know more. Check out our website westnorthants.gov.uk/emergency-plan… #BusinessResilience

Going out during #FreshersWeek should be about having fun, but sometimes someone can spill a drink or knock into someone else. We've all been there - accidents happen! Try to just let it go and enjoy the rest of your night.

DAY EIGHTEEN – GRAB BAG Good morning😀 👋 #30days30waysUK and welcome to day 18 #GrabBag Having the right tools & some supplies goes a long way to being better prepared for an emergency. A grab bag is exactly that: you grab it in an emergency, and it contains pre-packed items.

Let Mr T explain #30Days30Ways campaign #GrabBags are cool - Don't be a fool! We love it when a plan comes together! #MapYourRisk #PreparednessMonth #GrabBag #BePrepared