Emergency Planning

We work together with other organisations to ensure that if an emergency takes place we are prepared.  A recent example of an emergency planning situation was during the floods of July 2007.  We had to quickly work with partners to help our communities during the widespread flooding across the district.  

Our emergency plan sets out what our responsibilities are and what we would would do if an emergency took place.  A key part of this is ensuring that services are maintained in areas that are unaffected.

In the event of an emergency we would work with:

• Emergency services
• Worcestershire County Council
• Other District Council's
• Worcestershire County Council
• Utility companies
• Health Agencies
• Armed forces
• Voluntary organisations

We have signed up to a Memorandum of Understanding within Worcestershire with the County Council and the other five District Councils.  To part fund a small specialised team of Emergency Planners at the County Council to support us in our duties under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).

More information and advice on Emergency Planning is provided by Worcestershire County Council.  

For information about how you can help yourself and your family in the event of an emergency is available from the 'Preparing For Emergencies' website.

For more information contact

Alan Smith
Stategy and Communcations Team
Call: 01386 565333 between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
E-mail: alan.smith@wychavon.gov.uk