The Great British weather presents different challenges in different seasons. It's not just winter weather that can cause problems - rain at any time of the year can lead to flooding.

Storms can occur at any time of the year and we're increasingly seeing hot weather in the summer which itself brings its risks.

These pages are designed to provide advice and links to help you prepare and stay safe whatever the British weather decides to do.

Five things you can do now

• check your flood risk The Flood Hub
• if you have demountable flood barriers, practice installing them in calm weather
• create an 'essentials bag' with batteries, candles, matches, power banks and a battery-operated or wind-up radio in case of a storm. Find out what how to prepare for a power-cut on the Electricity NW website.
• keep a list of phone numbers for utility companies and Cumberland Council
• check you have the right kit in your car in the event of snow