Emergency plans and planning
Whether you are a householder, a business or a community, it's important to plan ahead to avoid being caught out in emergencies. Find out what is in place to minimise the risks posed by emergency situations and what help and advice is available.
If you are in immediate danger call 999 or see our emergency contacts information.
Severe weather like heavy snow or flooding, power cuts and other emergency situations can affect us all at one time or another.
Householders
Follow our emergency safety advice to make sure you're prepared for any situation you find yourself in.
Businesses, voluntary organisations and care services
Could your business deal with an emergency? Planning ahead for emergencies will help minimise the risk to your day to day operations.
Local communities
We've put together a guide to help local communities plan for emergency situations. These plans do not replace the work of the local authority, emergency services and others professional organisations but help communities improve their resilience should an emergency situation arise. Download the 6 step guide below:
The council and its partners
Find out about our emergency planning the council and its partners, who include the Emergency Services and the Environment Agency.
Find out how we are managing the county's flood risk and minimising the impact of flooding incidents in County Durham.
- Civil Contingencies Unit
- ccuenquiries@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 264 654
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Our address is:
- Durham County Council
- County Hall
- Durham
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH1 5UQ
