We want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive information which could help keep you and your loved ones safe.

So, as well as the information we share by email and social media, we’re trialling a new service where we send you mobile messages via WhatsApp.

We’ll publish safety information, campaigns and news of any ongoing major incidents via WhatsApp

How to subscribe

For safety information, pictures and video, delivered straight to your mobile, WhatsApp the message Join to 07917 307712 (important: you need to save this number in your phone’s contacts first).

How to unsubscribe

If you change your mind, send STOP to the same number.

What is WhatsApp?

WhatsApp Messenger is a mobile messaging app available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Phone. It allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS, although it does connect to the internet so data charges will apply.

Click here to download WhatsApp messenger for your phone. The application is normally free to download, but cost 69p a year to use thereafter.