☀️ It's expected to be hot hot hot over the next couple of days, so please... ⚠️ Take care outside and remember to wear sun cream ⚠️ Carry water and keep hydrated ⚠️ Keep an eye on the elderly and vulnerable ✔️ How to stay well in hot weather orlo.uk/XMzGn

If you’re going out in the hot weather, make sure to walk in the shade, apply sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses and light, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes. Remember to also drink plenty of fluids.

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have now been sent in response to the fire at #SomersetHouse. Crews are tackling a fire located in part of the buildings roof x.com/Wilbs19/status…

Somerset House is currently closed due to a fire which has broken out in one small part of the building. All staff and public are safe and the site is closed. The London Fire Brigade arrived swiftly and we’re working very closely with them to control the spread of the fire.

The risk of severe flash flooding can be higher during summer months, but could occur any time of the year. Find out how you can be #LDNFloodAware: london.gov.uk/programmes-str…

Together with partners we are working towards the first Surface Water Strategy for London, for which the interim report on our aims and ambitions and approach launched last month. Find out more 👇 London.gov.uk/flash-flooding London Prepared London Fire Brigade Thames Water 💧 London Councils

Sadly, as is usual with Bank Holiday weekends, there's some potentially heavy rain forecast for Saturday morning. This may cause surface water #flooding in some areas of London and SE England. Stay safe and don’t walk or drive through flood water.

Did you know groundwater flooding affects some areas in Surrey, South London and Kent? Stay safe by signing up for flood warnings and learning how to protect your home. Together, we can build a resilient future! #CommunityResilience Kent Prepared London Prepared Surrey Prepared

Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Freshwater Road in #Dagenham. More info to follow

The flat fire in #Dagenham is producing a large amount of smoke - please keep windows and doors closed if you're in the local area whilst we work to bring the fire under control london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2024…

Officers remain at the scene of this significant fire, supporting London Fire Brigade and working to keep local residents safe and supported. Please follow the Fire Brigade's account for further details as the incident progresses.

Commissioner Andy Roe has provided an update on the fire in #Dagenham. He said: "To allow us to focus our resources on the incident, we have declared a major incident. "A significant search and rescue operation is underway" Read more: london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2024…

The London Fire Brigade Commissioner has provided an update on a significant fire in Dagenham. Officers from Barking & Dagenham MPS and across the Met have been supporting the emergency services response through the night. Please follow the Fire Brigade for further updates and safety advice.

DAGENHAM FIRE UPDATE: A huge thanks to everyone asking questions about donations. Right now we aren't accepting further donations as teams on the ground are focusing their resource on supporting the residents impacted. We'll be sure to keep you updated if this changes.

DAGENHAM FIRE UPDATE: We're in the process of setting up an official fundraising page to help raise money for the families affected by the fire. Please don't take any donated items to the rest centre, or donate to other online pages in case they're not legitimate.

DAGENHAM FIRE UPDATE | We’ve set up a Go Fund Me where you can support people who've been affected by the fire at Freshwater Road, Dagenham. We’re asking people not to donate items. This is the best way to help: gofundme.com/f/help-for-fam…

VACANCY: London Prepared are looking for a London Situational Awareness Team Manager. Closing date 20 Sept. More details and apply online here: london.gov.uk/london-situati…

Potential thunderstorms tomorrow (Sunday, 1st Sept) could result in intense downpours in parts of London & SE England. These sudden bursts of heavy rainfall may cause surface water #flooding in some areas. Stay safe and don’t walk or drive through flood water. #FloodAware

The Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry has published its final report. The Met's criminal investigation remains ongoing. We'll be thorough and diligent while moving as swiftly as possible. We owe that to those who died and all those affected by the tragedy. news.met.police.uk/news/met-respo…

My statement on the publication of the report from Phase 2 of the Grenfell Inquiry: