Editorial standards
We hold safety-critical content to a high standard of accuracy, sourcing and review.
Review cycle
Every guidance article records an author/reviewer, publication date, last-reviewed date, next-review date and source list. Content overdue for review is flagged in our editorial system.
Change history
We never silently alter safety-critical guidance. Material changes are recorded in the article's change history.
Plain English
We write for someone who may be frightened, tired or under time pressure. Every emergency page begins with what to do now.
Information on this site supports, but does not replace, instructions from emergency services or government authorities.