Emergency preparedness

Preparing for Emergencies
The Cabinet Office have devised a website on understandable guidance for the general public on how to prepare themselves, their families and their homes and businesses to cope during an emergency or disaster. Please visit their website for further information
www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk


Community Risk Register
This is the first step in the emergency planning process. It involves a risk assessment process considering the likelihood and impact of a range of hazards occurring. The link below takes you to Northamptonshire County Council’s Website where the register can be viewed
http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Safety/EP/community.htm


Emergency Plans
The Northamptonshire Emergency Plan has been prepared for use in the event of a major incident being declared within Northamptonshire. The aim is to provide a framework of procedures to enable a quick and effective response to mitigate the effects of any emergency on the public and the environment. It can be viewed via the following link
http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Safety/EP/nep.htm

Local arrangements
For details of advice and services provided locally please check the A-Z of services

Further information
Contact - Emergency Planning Officer Paul Howard on 07921 944068 or e-mail phoward@northamptonshire.gov.uk