Local media and broadcasters

Croydon Council digital, voice, and partner channels are used to signpost ongoing major incidents and civil emergencies.

During an emergency, it is important to use trusted sources of information. Croydon Council, emergency services and local broadcasters provide updates, safety advice and information about service disruptions.

Croydon Council updates

Croydon Council website

During major incidents, emergency information may be displayed on the Croydon Council website homepage.

This may include links to dedicated incident pages, service updates and advice for residents.

Your Croydon newsroom

The Your Croydon newsroom provides updates about council services and local incidents.

This may include information about:

  • severe weather
  • road closures
  • waste and recycling disruptions
  • library and community building closures
  • other emergency service changes

Email updates

The council may use its email subscription services to provide residents with updates during prolonged emergencies.

Make sure your contact details are up to date if you subscribe to council communications.

Local radio and television

Local broadcasters can provide important information during major incidents.

BBC Radio London

BBC Radio London provides local news, travel information and emergency updates across Greater London.

Frequency: 94.9 FM and DAB digital radio

BBC London News

BBC London News provides regional television news and emergency updates when significant incidents affect London.

ITV News London

ITV News London provides regional news coverage and public information during major incidents.

Emergency service updates on social media

Follow official and verified social media accounts for the latest information during emergencies.

Metropolitan Police Croydon

For information about public safety, policing incidents, road closures and security alerts.

 follow on X: @MPSCroydon

London Fire Brigade Croydon

For information about fires, rescue operations and public safety advice.

follow on X: @LFB_Croydon

London Ambulance Service

For health-related emergency updates and major incident information.

follow on X: @Ldn_Ambulance

During an emergency

Always follow instructions issued by emergency services and other official organisations.

Do not share unverified information on social media, as this may cause confusion and delay emergency response efforts.

For immediate emergencies where there is a risk to life, call 999.