As a co-chair of the London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel, I was involved in supporting this statement, and challenging violence against any faith group, that our communities may live and worship in peace. @southwark.anglican.org

Now, more than ever, Londoners from all communities must stand together, show allyship to our Jewish friends and neighbours, and be united in our rejection of hatred.

We'll be live on YouTube at 12.15pm, join us to catch the latest on Storm Amy 👇

#StormAmy has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and into Saturday #WeatherAware

A statement from our stakeholders, London Resilience Faith and Belief Sector Panel and London Boroughs Faiths Network, about the tragic incident in Manchester today:

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the attack in Greater Manchester today.

September may be over, but readiness doesn’t stop. Follow us year-round for more tips & resources: FB: @30Days30WaysUK Insta: @30daysuk YouTube: @30Days30WaysUK www.30days30waysuk.com Stay prepared. Stay resilient. 💡 #30Days30WaysUK

To mark both World Alzheimer's month (September), and World Alzheimer’s Day (21st Sept), this week we published a blog about our Cool Spaces and Dementia-Friendly Venues initiatives, and how they can form powerful community spaces. Read more, and get involved here: www.london.gov.uk/libraries-ci...

You're invited to join the #launch event of London Resilient Communities! ✉️ 🧵 #launchevent #communityresilience #communities #resilience

London Resilient Communities launches today! This new programme will offer: 💡 Free training, webinars and resources 💵 Small grants the launch in November 🌍 International best practice Register here: www.groundwork.org.uk/london-resil... @groundworklondon.bsky.social @communitiesprep.bsky.social

What needs to be done to keep firefighters safe from hazardous contaminants? Watch the #AssemblyFire meeting on how firefighters can be protected from the risks of exposure to chemicals live or later from 10am: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

We are looking for 2 x Senior Resilience Officers to join our team. Could it be you? www.london.gov.uk/senior-resil...

#30days30ways : Severe Weather 🌧 🤔 What myths can we dispel regarding #severeweather? swipe left to learn about what is fact and fiction surrounding severe weather, like #heatwaves and #floods.

A yellow warning for wind remains out for much of the day today across England and Wales ⚠️ Here are the highest wind gusts from overnight 👇

Delighted to join HRH The Princess Royal to mark the completion of the Tideway Tunnel. This project is transforming the tidal Thames, dramatically reducing sewage discharges and creating new public spaces on the river for all Londoners.

On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, London stands united with our friends in the United States as we remember the thousands of innocent people who were tragically killed, including many British citizens, and the heroic emergency services who ran towards danger to help others.

Thank you to our Emergency Services for supporting our clients when they need it most. They provide vital transport and emergency care for the people we support experiencing homelessness and health issues. #999Day

This #999Day we want to recognise the hard work of the 2 million people that work in the emergency services, including 250,000 first responders. Teamwork is key to being prepared, & we've captured some incredible moments from recent training exercises with the Met and London Ambulance Service.

Happy #EmergencyServicesDay A big thank you to all the emergency services staff across Southwark - your dedication keeps our communities safe #999Day

This #999Day, we thank the nearly 2 million people, including 250,000 first responders, working and volunteering across our emergency services. The LGA proudly supports our emergency services in keeping local communities safe and resilient 👏 www.999day.org.uk

A huge thank you to all our emergency services today. Our work in partnership with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust saves lives. Thank you for all you do for our communities.

Come join our team as the new Resilience Programme Manager - Trailblazer Programme: www.london.gov.uk/take-part/wo...

A greener, healthier, more resilient London is taking root. The transformation of Grosvenor Square brings: 🌳 44 new trees 🌿 70,000 plants 🦆 Brand new wetlands I’m proud to announce £12m through my Green Roots Fund to revive and transform London’s green spaces.

Training exercise at the RAF Museum, Colindale ✈️🚒 Last week, crews from Mill Hill, Hendon, Finchley and West Hampstead joined forces with the London Ambulance Service, Met Police and museum staff for a major incident exercise, where our firefighters practiced rescuing multiple casualties.

Communities Prepared will be taking part in #30days30ways this month, beginning with some #mythbusting about wildfires! Did you know that the majority of wildfires in the UK aren't caused by lightning, but rather a mix of high temperatures and human activity?

The Government will be testing the emergency alert system this Sunday at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. If you have a device hidden from an abuser, this alert could reveal it. You can opt out using the advice below. www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Today's #30days30waysuk theme is wildfire awareness. Find useful information from our partners at @london-fire.bsky.social here: www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/grass...

On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK government will test the Emergency Alerts system on phones and tablets. Below is what you should expect to see and hear on the day. This is just a test, and you will not need to take any further action. Find out more about these alerts 👉 gov.uk/alerts

The UK Emergency Alerts System will be tested nationally on Sunday 7th September at 3pm. You can find key information about the alert here: www.vcsep.org.uk/news-views/e...

Have you been caught in the rain this morning? Here's the latest radar showing where the rain and showers have been so far today ⤵️

For Preparedness Month, if you're a business or business network in London, join us with @resiliencefirst.bsky.social on Tues 16 Sep at 10:30 for Staying Connected: Building Resilience with Critical National Infrastructure. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e6714d... #30days30waysUK

The UK Gov will test its Emergency Alerts System on Sun 7 Sept at 3pm. A loud siren and vibration will hit all compatible 4G/5G devices - even on silent. If you use a concealed phone due to #DomesticAbuse, opt out: gov.uk/alerts/opting-out Please share to spread the message.

Terrible to hear the news coming from Afghanistan of a devastating earthquake. My thoughts are with the victims, all those affected and London’s Afghan community. news.sky.com/story/afghan...

Latest storm names announced❗ Here are the #StormNames for 2025/26, announced with Met Eireann and KNMI, the Dutch National Weather Service. Has your name made the list?

Welcome to Preparedness Month! #30Days30WaysUK Looking to understand risk in London? Find the London Risk Register here: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Low pressure is heading towards us for the weekend In addition to heavy rain, there will also be some strong winds to contend with as you go about the day 🌬️

We have deployed 27 firefighters, five officers, five fire appliances and one of our wildfire vehicles to join other Fire and Rescue Services in North Yorkshire to tackle the major 10 sq mile fire at Langdale Moor. We are proud to be able to assist our fire and rescue family.

🍂 Have you noticed leaves already starting to fall or berries ripening early? As we come to the end of one of the UK's warmest summers on record, the country is experiencing what experts call a ‘false autumn’. Find out about this phenomenon and why it's been happening 👇

We’re living in increasingly divisive and uncertain times, and I know the worry and concern that this is having in our communities. That’s why I’m committed to working in close partnership with communities and the police to ensure everyone in the capital feels, and is, safe and welcome.

🚨 CLOSING SOON 🚨 Join 3,400+ Londoners and take the survey before it closes this Sunday evening.

In this article, Tanu Soni, Capacity Strengthening Officer in our UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST), reflects on how a peer learning approach is equipping teams to handle outbreak responses 🌍 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-technical-skills-how-peer-learning-transforming-m1ore/

If you haven’t seen any rain yet, you certainly will over the coming days, as successive weather fronts bring rain to many parts of the country—marking an unsettled end to meteorological summer 🌦️

Firefighters are issuing a safety reminder about smoking following a fire at a house converted into flats on Ashmore Road in #Kilburn. For smoking safety tips 👉 www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

Keep cool and keep well this summer in Westminster ☀️ We have London’s largest amount of registered free cool spaces where you can rest and recover while you’re out and about. You can find your nearest cool space here 👇 https://apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces

Wildfires are no longer a distant threat. This summer alone we’ve seen 64 in London. Thanks to record funding from City Hall, the London Fire Brigade has invested in enhanced training and new equipment including drones, off-road wildfire response vehicles and specialised hoses.

We’re developing a new Business Safety Tool, providing London’s small & medium-sized businesses with clear, practical fire safety advice, all in one place. We’re looking for business owners and managers to take part in short research interviews. Sign up here: www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-w...

Are you a designer with strong experience in publication design and creation of communications materials? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! Find out more - www.linkedin.com/posts/louisa...

How long will the heat last? Following the peak in temperatures today and tomorrow, they'll drop slightly during the rest of this week - but still remain above the August average for many 🌡️

The peak of the warmth is expected today and tomorrow, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C before a slow decline for the rest of the week. Plenty of sunshine, with a chance of heavy and thundery showers, especially in the north. Read more 👉 www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

🟡Temperatures are predicted to approach 30°C this week, and a yellow heat health alert has been issued for London. I’m working closely with partners to ensure vulnerable people are protected from the heat, including councils providing emergency support to rough sleepers. bit.ly/3JbZqhQ