Dial 999 In the event of a serious emergency including fire and crime, contact 999. Out of hours service Our out-of-office hours emergency contact number is 08453 000 021. For emergency services dial 999. Fire stations: in case of emergencies ask for fire and rescue. Police stations: in case of emergencies ask for the police. Hospitals: if an ambulance is needed in an emergency. All general hospitals provide a 24 hour accident and emergency service. Gas: if you smell gas, telephone the gas emergency number on 0800 111 999 Electricity: if you have a problem contact local providers 24 Seven (East Anglia) on 0800 7 838 838 or 24 Seven (London) on 0800 0208 247 Floodline: if you wish to get details on flooding call 0845 988 1188