Weather: Warnings

(asked on 18th February 2022) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will create a red weather alert protocol to co-ordinate resources and place on standby military aid to the civilian powers in advance of extreme weather events.


Answered by
Michael Ellis Portrait
Michael Ellis
This question was answered on 24th February 2022

The UK has access to some of the most advanced weather forecasting systems in the world.

An established three-tier weather warning system is used by the Met Office. Government departments will often use the warning system to determine and activate a proportionate crisis management response posture, including consideration of military support.

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