Welcome to the Withyham Parish Council Emergency Plan
Your essential guide for staying safe and resilient when disaster strikes. In uncertain times, it’s vital that we, as a community, are ready to act quickly and support one another.
In the case of an emergency other agencies will be in control but the Parish Council has taken proactive steps to ensure we’re as prepared for any emergency, from floods to health crises. We work with local authorities, emergency services, and key community members to support residents.
Inside, you’ll find who’s responsible for what, how we’ll communicate, the steps we’ll take and the steps you can take to be ready. Whether it’s a natural disaster or a public health threat, we’re ready to help you face any challenge.
Together, we’ve got this.
View and download our Community Resiliance Plan here
Other useful links:
The Sussex Resilience Forum – Local resilience forums bring together emergency services, councils, utilities and other essential public and voluntary services to work in partnership to support the local community during incidents and emergencies.
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is free to join. It helps utility companies, including energy suppliers, electricity, gas and water networks look after customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs
UK Power Networks power cut information
Met Office Community Resilience
East Sussex County Council Resilience Guidance
Wealden Distric Council Resiliance Guidance
Gov.uk Community resilience: resources and tools
Find your nearest Defibrilator
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.
