Responding to emergencies
Incidents ranging from volcanic eruptions to radioactive leaks all pose problems for society. In such situations, the Met Office can provide the necessary help and advice to those who need it.
Whether alerting the emergency services of significant tidal surges affecting coastal regions or providing weather advice during pollution events, our specialist environmental forecasts play a vital role in the integrated management of environmental incidents.
Emergency response
Includes a web-based service for Emergency Responders, our Firemet system and our Chemical Meteorology (CHEMET) system.
Radiation monitoring
RIMNET detects increases in radiation levels within the UK. PACRAM provides predictions of the trajectory of possible contamination plumes.
Airborne spread of disease
We provide advice on the airborne spread of diseases, in conjunction with the Institute for Animal Health (IAH).
Public Weather Service advisors
We have a team of regionally based Public Weather Service advisors with responsibility for Government Office regions in England and Wales, and for the Devolved Administrations of Scotland and Northern Ireland. These advisors work with regional emergency planning groups to assist in devising plans and exercises and respond to real-time emergency incidents.
For more information about our services for Government, please email us or contact our Customer Centre.
