We know that volunteer programs work best when they are fully informed. Below you will find a range of links to other websites providing information on community resilience, disaster relief, civil emergencies and more. There are a number of resources available for volunteer organisations below. Use the search box below to find information on a particular topic or region.
Please note that while we will make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Communities Prepared cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. If you come across any links that no longer work or whose content is no longer relevant, please contact us here.
https://warmspaces.org/
Find a warm space near you. Warm Spaces is designed to signpost anyone in need of warmth to a warm space. Running a Warm Space? Add it to the map.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/weatherready
These pages provide up-to-date, expert seasonal advice from carefully selected organisations to help you prepare for and respond to the weather, to stay safe and protect yourself, your homes and businesses.
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/preparing-for-emergencies/community-resilience-programme-what-if/
The aim of the “What If?” campaign is to empower local people to help themselves and the vulnerable to prepare, respond and recover from events that disrupt the community from life as normal. Ensure local communities are able to adapt to adversity utilising local resources in an innovative way to meet the challenges of a changing society.
https://what3words.com
what3words is a really simple way to talk about location. 3 word addresses are easy to say and share, and are as accurate as GPS coordinates. People use what3words to find their tents at festivals, navigate to B&Bs, and to direct emergency services to the right place.
