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Emergencies
These pages provide information on the role of Flintshire’s Emergency Planning Team in preparing for possible emergencies
There is also information on how you can prepare for either a personal or business emergency. Flintshire signed up to a joint arrangement with the neighbouring county of Denbighshire to provide a single emergency planning service for the two unitary authorities. The unit is called the Joint Emergency Planning Unit and is based in Mold in Flintshire
The Emergency Planning Unit is responsible for co-ordinating Flintshire’s response to any emergency affecting its community. . Such a disaster could be caused by extremes of weather, transport, industrial accident, water pollution or terrorism This may require the mobilisation of county staff and resources as well as assistance from the emergency services, neighbouring local authorities, the utilities, voluntary groups and other organisations. A planned response will mitigate the effects of an emergency incident and assist the community in the return to normality.
Updated on: 30-Jul-2009 13:34:44
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Council services have now returned to normal following recent extreme weather.
Following the recent terrorist incidents in London and Glasgow, the UK threat level has been changed to SEVERE. This means that a terrorist attack is highly likely. The UK threat level may be reassessed at any time.
The council has emergency plans determined by government legislation and the Community Risk register to help it respond quickly and efficiently to large emergency incidents
While evacuation is generally considered a matter of last resort, evacuations are more common than you might realise. A gas leak might lead the Emergency Services to evacuate a street. Flooding may require you to leave your house or workplace.
In 2000, Fire Brigades in the United Kingdom attended 936,500 fires or false alarms. The latest figures indicate that the total number of fire related deaths fell to an estimated level of 600. Fire is by far the biggest risk for a disaster in your home.
Some areas of Flintshire have had periods of flooding in the last few years and often people know that they live within a flood risk area. No-one can stop flooding altogether, but we can be prepared to take precautions. The Environment Agency has information that will help you before, after and during a flood.
From industrial chemicals to household detergents and air fresheners, hazardous materials are part of our everyday lives. Hazardous materials are substances that, because of their chemical nature, pose a potential risk to life, health or property if they are released. Hazards can exist during production, storage, transportation, use or disposal. All these situations are covered by assorted Health and Safety regulations.
Extreme cold can kill. Extreme heat can do just the same, by pushing the human body beyond its limits. Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition.
An Emergency is defined as an event or situation which threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the United Kingdom
Business Continuity is anticipating crises that could affect your business and planning for them to ensure that the business can continue to function in the event of an emergency.
If you are involved in any emergency it is important to: GO IN, STAY IN, TUNE IN
From industrial chemicals to household detergents and air fresheners, hazardous materials are part of our everyday lives. Hazardous materials are substances that, because of their chemical nature, pose a potential risk to life, health or property if they are released.
Control of Major Accidents and Hazards (COMAH) 2005
Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Major Accidents Hazardous Pipelines (MAHP) 1996
Local radio stations Take Shelter downwind above ground level if possible – Go In, Stay In, Tune In
Check list for people with mobility/medical problems within Flintshire
If you are told to evacuate, leave pets behind where possible. As long as they have a water supply they will be okay for a couple of days.
Recovery from a disaster-Your first concern after a disaster is your family’s health and safety:
Taking shelter is often a critical element in protecting yourself and your household in times of emergency. If there is an airborne risk from a chemical spill or similar event, sheltering is your best form of protection.
On this page you'll find links to news and information issued by health organisations such as National Public Health Service and Health Protection Agency
Relevant Information on Emergency Planning
UK Resilience
Preparing for Emergencies
Community Risk Register
Civil Contingencies Act
Co-operation between the large number of organisations involved in emergency preparedness and response is fundamental.
The emergency planning community now has a central source of information on civil contingencies in Wales.
You can protect yourself, your car and your household from the many hazards of winter, by thinking and planning ahead.
The Emergency Services and your Council have written generic plans to cover emergencies that might come our way. You could do the same for your household, workplace or family.
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