This register is created by the Hillingdon Borough Resilience Forum (BRF), a group made up of local emergency services, health organisations, the council, utility companies, and other key agencies. It's part of our emergency planning and is guided by advice from the London Resilience Partnership and the UK Government's National Risk Register.
Why do we publish it?
Under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, organisations such as councils, police, fire services, and health teams are required to plan for potential emergencies.
While some details must remain confidential for safety reasons, this Community Risk Register provides a overview of the main risks we're preparing for in Hillingdon.
We publish it to:
- help you understand the types of emergencies that could happen locally
- encourage households, businesses, and community groups to think about how they can prepare
- support public awareness, education, and emergency planning.
What kinds of risks are included?
The register looks at different types of emergencies that could affect Hillingdon. These are grouped into categories such as:
- severe weather - including flooding, heatwaves, snow, and storms
- public health risks - such as disease outbreaks
- accidents - such as fires, chemical spills, or major transport incidents
- service disruptions - including power cuts or issues with water supply.
Each risk is assessed based on how likely it is to happen and how serious the impact could be. This helps the Borough Resilience Forum focus on the right areas when planning and preparing for emergencies.
How is the register used?
The register helps guide:
- emergency planning across Hillingdon
- training for council staff and emergency services
- public advice and awareness campaigns
- business continuity planning during disruptions.
Please note: We regularly review and update the register to reflect new information, identify emerging risks, and learn from real-life incidents and training exercises.
How can you prepare?
If you live or work in Hillingdon, it's useful to know what risks could affect the area - and take simple steps to be ready. These include:
- signing up for flood alerts
- putting together a basic home emergency kit
- knowing how to stay safe during extreme weather
- checking in on vulnerable neighbours
- making a simple plan for your household or business.
View and download the multi-agency community risk register (PDF, 739 KB).