Report environmental pollution to the Environment Agency incident hotline. This is a 24-hour service. Call 0800 807 060.
Be aware of major industrial sites in your local area. Make sure to follow any advice provided by these sites or your local authority.
You can view public information about COMAH sites. If you live in a Public Information Zone (PIZ), familiarise yourself with the information provided by your local Upper Tier COMAH site.
If an incident occurs at a local major industrial facility, seek shelter immediately. Go indoors, stay indoors, and tune in to the local media. Close doors and windows and switch off any air conditioning to protect yourself from contaminants.
Local media sources may provide further information. Follow the advice of the emergency services. This may include instructions to evacuate.