Know the risks in your area
Explore the following documents and pages to find out if there are any potential risks in your area that could affect you. Leanr about the local and national risk register, and read about specific risks and relevant advice.
Local community risk register
The local community risk register considers the likelihood and potential impact of a range of hazards that could occur in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The risks are assessed by the Local Resilience Forum, and the results form the basis for supporting the preparation of emergency plans. The following document gives the Top 10 risks in the area.
- LLR LRF Community Risk Register – top 10 risks The register has been published in response to the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
National Risk Register
The National Risk Register is designed to increase awareness of the kinds of risks the UK faces, and encourage individuals and organisations to think about their own preparedness. The register also includes details of what the Government and emergency services are doing to prepare for these emergencies.
- National Risk Register (Cabinet Office) sets out an assessment of the likelihood and potential impact of a range of different risks that may directly affect the UK on a National scale.
Specific risks
For some emergencies, some specific preparations may be required .
- Read the following specific advice for flooding, severe weather, industrial accidents
- Direct.Gov - Preparing for Emergencies – Risks in your area
