Emergency Planning
Introduction to Emergency Planning
Local Authorities have a responsibility to liaise with the emergency services and other services to ensure plans are in place that enables us to respond and deal with major emergencies that threaten life, property or the environment in which we live.
What are the risk in Sussex (external link)
This website has been developed by the partnership known as the Local Resilience Forum. The aim is to bring together information concerning emergencies in Sussex and help residents and businesses to be better prepared.
Preparing for Emergencies (external link)
This Government website has information on how you the general public can help yourself and others in emergencies. A lot of it is based on common sense advice and may seem obvious or familiar to you, but it has saved lives in the past. The text has been arranged so you can access advice tailored to your needs.
Flooding, Flood Warnings and Severe Weather
Information relating to flooding, current warnings in effect in your area and measures that can be taken to protect you and your property.
Avian Influenza and Bluetongue (external link)
For the latest information on the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website. Further information on how avian flu might affect you and your health is available in health matters on Wealdens' website.
Emergency Plans
Wealden District Council's response to an emergency incident and how Towns and Parishes can develop their own response to an emergency.
Business Continuity
Measure to minimise the impact of an emergency incident on business.
Contact us
If you have any questions relating to Wealden District Councils resilience planning, please do not hesitate to contact emergencyplanning@wealden.gov.uk or call 01323 443322.
