Category: Risk_Update

Alert Status Update

There are currently no flood alerts or other expected risks to our community.

Whilst we have identified no community-wide risks, we advise residents to remain vigilant and mindful to protect themselves, their neighbours and our wider community. We should be aware of risks to individual households, such as scams, cybercrime and theft. Always stay aware, and use this opportunity to prepare ourselves for any potential problems.

Use the guidance on our website to protect yourselves.

July 18, 2026
Heat health alert updated for the South East
The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 12/07/2026 until 9PM on 17/07/2026 across the South East. The amber alert has a matrix score of 10. This means:

Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including:
- a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
- a likely increase in demand for health services
- internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
- the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
- indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
To see more help and information for heat risk click here
July 11, 2026
Risk Update: 15/06/2026
Heat health alert for the South East

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from3PM on 17/06/2026 until 8PM on 22/06/2026 across the South East. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means:

Minor impacts are likely across health and social care services, including:
- increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
- greater risk to life of vulnerable people
- increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
To see our page on protecting yourself from the risks of Extreme Summer Heat click here
June 15, 2026
Risk Level Update 15-06-2023
Heat health alert issued for the South East

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 3PM on 17/06/2026 until 8PM on 22/06/2026 across the South East. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means:

Minor impacts are likely across health and social care services, including:
- increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
- greater risk to life of vulnerable people
- increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
For more information about heat risks see here
June 15, 2026
Status Update 20/05/2026
Heat health alert issued for London
The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 22/05/2026 until 5PM on 27/05/2026 across London. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means: Minor impacts are likely across health and social care services, including:
- increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
- greater risk to life of vulnerable people
- increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
How to protect yourself if you are vulnerable

See our guide here
May 20, 2026