Emergencies

The council responds to major and minor incidents across the borough. It helps evacuate local residents from danger zones, setting up rest centres and organising food, drink and counselling if required.

Residents are advised to use the after office hours telephone number for emergencies which affect:

• Social Services care
• Housing repairs
• Highways
• Bridges
• Traffic Signals
• Security concern

Type of information provided on these 'Emergencies' web pages

• Emergency planning
  • National framework for Emergency Planning
  • The role of the council
  • Partner organisations
  • External web sites providing further information on Emergency Planning
• Advice on preparing for emergencies
  • Individuals and Families
    • Essential emergency supplies
    • Flooding advice: protecting yourself and others
      • Flooding advice for householders
    • Heat waves
    • Chemical / Toxic release
    • Severe gales and storms
    • Fire
  • Businesses
  • How to develop a Business Continuity Plan
  • Evacuation Plan
• What to do in a major incident?
  • Aftermath
  • Where do I find help?
• Emergency contact numbers

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