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Free webinars on utility outages with dates and times

Free webinar to help prepare for power cuts and water outages

What would you do if you were left without power or water for several days?
Red cross emergency response volunteer with van and clipboard

From the frontline: Nicole explains why volunteering - and young people - are vital to community resilience

Nicole is a Red Cross emergency response volunteer who’s played an active part in LRF emergency response, and also volunteers with young people as a Fire Cadet leader.
Flash flooding in street during summer

It's never too soon to prepare for flooding - as heavy rain is forecast to follow dry spell

People across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are being urged to prepare for the possibility of flooding, with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for later this week.
Candle lit in remembrance to mark National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism

LRF marks first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism

People and partners across the region paused to remember those impacted by terrorism on the inaugural National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism.
Poster announces ban of sale of disposable BBQs and warns against lighting campfires and fireworks.

'Very high risk' of wildfires sparks 'severe alert' from UK Government, and includes LLR

An emergency alert issued by the UK Government was triggered by the 'very high risk' of wildfires in areas including Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Image of wildfire with warning to protect people and places

Heatwaves heighten risks - Act now to protect people and places

The threat of further heatwaves this summer poses increased heat-related risks for people and places across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – including the risk of wildfires.
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Read our 2025/26 Annual Report

Over the last 12 months, we've trained more than 1,000 people, run 27 training courses, and launched three new awareness campaigns - as well as performing our vital response role.
Member of medical staff standing in front of METHANE sign

The people behind the plans: Muhammed from Leicester's hospitals talks emergency planning

The LRF is built on the expertise of its partner organisations and the people behind them - like Muhammed Patel, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Manager, for the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
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Where will you read yours?

Got a spare five minutes? Check out our summer newsletter!
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'Getting Risk Ready' Summit will shape future of resilience

More than 80 people from 30 organisations attended our 'Getting Risk Ready' Summit at Warning Zone in Leicester to explore the next steps towards building a stronger culture of resilience and preparedness in the communities we serve.