How to Stay Informed
During a major incident, information can change quickly. The most reliable, up-to-date information will come directly from the emergency services, your local council, and local radio.
Tune In to Local Radio
In an emergency, especially during a power cut, local radio is one of the most reliable ways to get updates.
- BBC Radio Stoke
- Signal 1
Follow Live Updates Online
Your local public services will post live updates on their social media accounts. We recommend following them on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
- Staffordshire Police
- Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
- Staffordshire County Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- National Highways (West Midlands)