Major emergency incident
Service outline:
As a local authority it is our role to support the emergencyservices in the case of a major incident. We are on call 24 hours andwill coordinate the Councils response during a major incident.
What is a major incident/emergency?
- Natural disasters such as floods and storms
- Pollution i.e. spillages, radioactive substances, toxic gases
- War or terrorism
- Any incident which is a threat to the welfare of the community
The Emergency Plan
The Council has an Emergency Plan in order to deliver services during a major incident. The plan contains details of actions to be taken following a request for assistance by the emergency services or the Council. The following are contained in the plan:
- Emergency call out list
- Flood Plan
- Severe Weather Warnings
- District Snow Plan
- Chemical/Biological Incident Plan
- Rest Centre Plan
- Media Plan
Further Information
Key contacts
Contact: Lancashire County Council
Email: enquiries@css.lancscc.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 053 0000
Fax: 01772 533553
Visit: Lancashire County Council Lancashire County Council, P.O.Box 78, County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8XJContact: RVBC Building Control
Email: building.control@ribblevalley.gov.uk
Telephone: 01200 414568
Visit: RVBC Building Control RVBC, Church Walk, Clitheroe