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Page 11AMPTHILL WELCOME PACKEmergency ServicesLocal Resilience ForumThe Bedfordshire and Luton Local Resilience Forum(www.bllrf.org.uk) - was formed in 2004. It brings together the emergencyservices, local authorities, National Health Service and other agencies(including the voluntary sector) which are all required to respond to anymajor emergency in Bedfordshire and Luton. Emergencies may includeflooding, terrorism, the effects of extreme weather, transport disasters orpandemic influenza. The Forum have launched a new website, „Whatwould you do if..?‟ at www.whatwouldyoudoif.co.uk which will help ourcommunity feel more prepared in the face of an emergency.British Telecom fault reporting To report a telephone fault Phone: 0800 800 151 To check or track phone or broadband problems online Web: www.bt.com/consumerFaultTracking/Electricity helplineIf you spot a potential hazard on or near an overhead electricity line warn anyone in thevicinity to evacuate the area and contact the National Grid: Phone: 0800 40 40 90 Website: www.nationalgrid.com/uk/ElectricityIn the event of a power cut please contact our local provider, EDF Energy: Phone: 0800 783 8838 Website: www.edfenergy.comGas helplineTo report an emergency, call the National Gas Emergency Service: Phone: 0800 111 999 (this line is available 24 hours a day). Web: www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Gas/Safety/Emergency/Water helplineIf you find a leak or burst pipe in your home, you should telephone a plumber immediately.If you see a water leak or burst pipe in the road, on a pavement or any other place, phoneAnglian Water Leak Line: Phone: 0800 771 881 (this line is available 24 hours a day). Website: www.anglianwater.co.uk