About What to do if...

What to do if... is an independent information site that answers a simple question: what to do if...?

Our purpose is to give you an immediate, clear and practical answer to everyday situations and genuine emergencies — a car breakdown, a water leak, lost documents, a medical problem, a storm — so you can act quickly and safely, and know where to turn next.

Who runs this site

We are a small independent editorial team. We are not a government body, emergency service or medical institution. Contact us via the Contact page.

Our editorial mission

• Write clear, step-by-step guides that answer a real question.
• Put the most important, safest first steps first.
• Point out the mistakes to avoid and the danger signs.
• Link to authoritative, official sources wherever possible.

What you can expect

• A short, scannable answer, often in bullets.
• Clear escalation to professional help or emergency services when needed.
• Honest framing: we tell you when something is time-sensitive or should be confirmed locally.

Our methodology

Guides are built around a concrete situation. We research official and authoritative sources, structure the answer so the safest action comes first, and list the sources used. Sensitive content is flagged, reviewed and held to a higher standard before it may be published.

Source policy

We prioritise official and primary sources — government agencies, national health authorities, emergency services and established professional organizations. If a source is removed or moves, we update or remove the reference.

Correction policy

We correct factual errors promptly. To report an error or an out-of-date emergency number, use the Contact page. Once a report is verified, we amend the content.

Medical & safety disclaimer

Health and first-aid content is general educational information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, call your local emergency services immediately. Read the Medical Disclaimer for details.

How we handle AI-assisted content

Some drafting may be assisted by AI. AI is not a substitute for human editorial review: drafts are reviewed, fact-checked and source-verified before publication, and we never claim an author or reviewer that does not actually exist.