The risks of an emergency to Leeds

The Unilever aerosol filling facility in Seacroft is the only site in Leeds that has large amounts of chemicals. This can create a fire risk because of the chemicals used.      

The facility has a public information zone on site for residents and businesses close by. You can also find more safety information on the Leeds Control of Major Accident Hazard website External link.        

West Yorkshire Fire Service deal with all fires in Leeds. Find more information on community activites and your local fire station on the West Yorkshire Fire Service website External link.        

Leeds is at risk of flooding because of its rivers, sewers, highway gullies and culverts and surface water run off from fields and open spaces.       

Find more information and flood warnings on the GOV.UK website External link.        

See how to prepare for flooding.       

Sometimes diseases can spread that affect communities across the world. Keep up to date with advice on how to protect yourself and others on the NHS website external link.

Find further guidance on how to deal with disease on the GOV.UK website external link.        

For a power cut, call Northern Powergrid on 105 (24 hours a day) or visit the Northern Powergrid website for more advice external link.        

If you smell gas, call the National Grid on 0800 111 999 (24 hours day).      

Report problems with your water supply to Yorkshire Water external link.        

This can include storms, high winds, snow and ice. Keep up to date with weather information on the Met Office website external link.         

Get updates during a weather emergency on BBC Radio Leeds external link. Tune in on FM 92.1, 95.3 and 103.9 DAB.         

If you have any information on suspicious activity, call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.