Buckinghamshire Community Safety

05/09/2026

🔥 Wildfire 🔥

Today we’re raising awareness of the risk of wildfires, including grass fires, moorland fires and countryside fires. Wildfires can start easily, spread quickly and have a significant impact on communities and homes, wildlife and natural environments, and emergency services and local resources.

This day highlights how individuals can help prevent fires and stay safe when visiting the countryside:

- Be – always respect warnings and guidance
- If you spot a fire, stay clear and call 999 immediately
- Do not light fires or disposable BBQs
- Dispose of litter safely
- Never drop ci******es or matches on the ground
- Small actions can prevent large-scale incidents

05/09/2026

Scams? Modern Slavery? Criminal Damage? What concerns you the most? Let us know by completing our survey: https://orlo.uk/dg4S9

04/09/2026

☄️ Space Risk ☄️

Today we introduce the concept of space-related risks, including Near Earth Objects (NEOs) such as asteroids and comets, alongside wider space hazards. While space weather is recognised within the UK National Risk Register, other risks, such as asteroid impacts, are less widely understood.

- Space risks exist, even if they are less visible in everyday life
- The UK and international partners actively monitor and assess Near Earth Objects
- Awareness helps build understanding of how risks are managed globally
- Science and early warning systems play a key role in keeping us safe
- Look up and get involved – anyone can engage with space awareness and even contribute as a citizen scientist

03/09/2026

💻 Be Cyber Safe 💻

Today we’re focusing on staying safe online and protecting personal information in an increasingly digital world. Cyber risks are part of everyday life—whether that’s using email, social media, online banking or shopping. Below are a few key points to think about:

- Stay informed – Cyber crime is common, awareness is your first line of defence
- Use strong passwords – Create unique, complex passwords for each account
- Enable extra security – Use two-factor authentication wherever possible
- Keep devices updated – Regular updates help protect against known threats
- Be alert to scams – Don’t click suspicious links or open unexpected attachments
- Report concerns – Know how to report fraud or suspicious content via Action Fraud

02/09/2026

⚡ Be prepared for a power cut ⚡

Power cuts can happen unexpectedly. A little preparation can help keep you safe and comfortable.

- Have a charged power bank ready – just in case
- Keep a torch in an accessible place and remember to check the batteries
- Store a supply of food that does not need cooking
- Have a manual tin opener
- Keep a battery-operated or wind‑up radio for updates

Simple steps can make a big difference in an emergency.

02/09/2026

Criminals are constantly changing their tactics.

Download the Friends Against Scams app to get trusted scam alerts from Which? and stay up to date with the latest fraud and scam trends: https://orlo.uk/5ijpt

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🚨 What Emergency? 🚨

Today marks the first day of the national campaign , the aim is to highlight the following:

- What we mean by risk and emergencies
- The types of hazards that can affect the UK
- Why local risk information matters
- How individuals can start thinking about preparedness

Understanding risk is the first step to being prepared. UK Government policy highlights that resilience depends on a shared understanding of risks. Many people are unaware of the hazards that could affect them locally — whether that’s flooding, severe weather, infrastructure disruption or other emergencies.

By improving awareness, it helps individuals and communities:
- Feel more confident and less anxious about emergencies
- Take simple, practical steps to prepare
- Better respond when something does happen

For more information around your local resilience forum visit https://orlo.uk/C6IyS

Things to consider:
- Emergencies can happen with little or no warning
- Understanding local risks helps people feel more informed and in control
- Being aware of risks is the first step to being prepared
- Always heed warnings and follow official advice
- Help will arrive, but it may take time—there is a lot people can do themselves to be better prepared

31/08/2026

Your voice matters! Tell us what you think on crime and anti-social behaviour in your local area by completing our survey: https://orlo.uk/4qLKV

30/08/2026

Whilst jetting off on holiday is exciting and something you may like to share on social media, by doing so you could be advertising that your home is empty to potential thieves.

Resist ‘checking in’ and wait until you get home to share your favourite holiday snaps! 📸