Website and telephone payments Sunday 19 May
Our website and telephone payment systems are unavailable between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 19 May. You will not be able to pay for any council services on our website or over the phone during this time.
The likelihood of a terrorist attack in York or North Yorkshire is low, however it is important to be alert to any individual who might want to put the public in danger.
If you come across anything you suspect might be linked to terrorist activity, tell the police.
To report suspicious activity in an emergency dial 999.
For non-emergencies, use the online tool on the North Yorkshire Police website or call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321.
There are five levels of threat:
The level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and the Security Service, MI5.
Threat levels do not have an expiry date. They can change at any time as different information becomes available.
Follow the Government's Run, Hide, Tell advice. Find out more on the Protect UK website.
Run
Consider the safest options and escape if you can. If there is not a safe route, you need to hide.
Hide
If you cannot run, hide. Find cover from gunfire. If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you. Cover from view does not mean you are safe. Bullets go through glass, brick, wood, and metal. You must still hide, even if you are behind a locked door. Be aware of your exits and try not to get trapped. Make sure you stay quiet and silence your phone.
Tell
Call 999. What do the police need to know? If you cannot speak or make a noise, listen to the instructions given to you by the call taker.
Find out more on the North Yorkshire Police website.
The North Yorkshire Police website offers advice on the following topics: