There are times when, due to situations totally out of anyone’s control communities could find themselves isolated and alone for some time. Severe weather springs to mind, the recent floods in Sheffield and Gloucester have demonstrated the need of communties to be able to manage until outside help arrives. At particular risk are the elderly and vulnerable, communities must therefore be prepared to aid those incapable of aiding themselves.
In an emergency affecting life or property call 999.
St Edmundsbury Borough Council will look after the community as community leaders, ensuring that the population of over 100,000 within its 67 parishes and towns receive the best care possible. However, resources are not endless and we have to ensure they reach those in most need, and that they employed to maximum effect. This cannot be achieved without the assistance of the community, the very people it seeks to protect. Community emergency planning is therefore a vital element of Community Preparedness. St Edmundsbury Borough Council along with other local authorities in Suffolk, actively encourage and support their parishes to prepare and produce Community Emergency Plans.
For more information contact:
David Bird Emergency Planning Officer
Borough Offices
Angel Hill
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 1XB
Phone: 01284 757035
Email:david.bird@stedsbc.gov.uk
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