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More than 80 people took part in the latest LRF training exercise to test the emergency response of the NHS and its partner organisations to a Major Incident at Leicester’s hospitals.

This Armed Forces Week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Armed Forces, past and present – including members of our own Local Resilience Forum (LRF).

We loved meeting people at Leicester's Riverside Festival and chatting about the small things we can all do to be 'risk ready' - so why not invite us along to your next community event?

Communities are being urged to look out for each other during a second spell of extreme heat which poses a risk to people of all ages.

New, interactive tabletop kits are enhancing our multi-agency training and exercising in preparation for emergencies.

Emergency centre training for staff at one local council was an opportunity to practise activating, setting up and running an emergency centre in a live-response environment.

A multi-agency wildfire exercise brought together more than 20 different agencies to test their response to a high impact wildfire scenario.

Ben is part of a growing network of Flood Wardens across Leicestershire – but more volunteers are needed to help communities prepare for flooding, so they can act faster and recover quicker, if the worst happens.

Volunteers play a vital role in helping local communities prepare for and respond to risks like flooding, health emergencies and disruption to essential services, says Rachael Payne, from the British Red Cross, who represents the voluntary sector on the LRF.

Volunteers play a crucial role in emergency response – a fact that was highlighted during the latest training exercise to test the voluntary sector’s response to a major incident.