Frequently Asked Questions
All associated Frequently Asked Questions related to Emergency Planning can be found below.Council Emergency Contact Details
Question: I've got an emergency and the Council's offices are closed, what should I do?
Council Response - Terrorist Attack
Question: How does the Council respond to the possibility of a terrorist attack?
Drought, Water Shortage & Heatwave
Question: There is much talk of drought, water shortage and heatwave. Where can I get advice on how to deal with these?
Major Emergencies/Disasters - Planning
Question: What planning does the Council undertake to deal with a major emergency or disaster?
Sandbags - Commercial Premises
Question: Does the Council supply sandbags to commercial premises in danger of flooding?
Sandbags - Disposal
Question: What do I do with old sandbags or are they collected by the Council?
Sandbags - Domestic Properties
Question: In the event of a flood, does the Council supply sandbags to domestic premises?
Sandbags - Other Suppliers
Question: Who else may be able to supply sandbags?
Sandbags - Re-use
Question: Can I store sandbags for re-use?
What planning does the Council undertake to deal with a major emergency or disaster?
Question: What planning does the Council undertake to deal with a major emergency or disaster?
Last updated: 21 August 2008

