Emergencies
Emergencies can happen at any time, normally without warning.
The explosion and fire at the Buncefield Oil depot in Hertfordshire
affected a large area in and around Hemel Hempstead. Due to the
prompt response from the emergency services, the situation was
brought under control and there was no loss of life. However, many
surrounding businesses were affected and those with plans for such
an emergency survived better than those who did
not.
Bedford Borough Council has emergency plans in
place and a dedicated emergency planning team who will respond to a
major emergency. This normally takes the form of assisting the
emergency services (Police, Fire and Ambulance) and co-ordinating
recovery and support work after the emergency.
There are several things you or your business can do to prepare
for an emergency. These pages will give you some guidance and help
so you can be:-
- prepared for an emergency
- cope during an emergency and
- recover from the effects of the emergency
Most emergencies are minor, affecting a few
people. A major emergency is an event or situation which threatens
human life or welfare, the environment or the security of the
United Kingdom. A major emergency will also stretch local emergency
services so that neighbouring emergency services may be brought in
to help.
The Bedfordshire and Luton Local Resilience
Forum (BLLRF), a group of specialists from the emergency services,
the NHS, the Environment Agency and the local authorities, will
co-ordinate the safety and support of people and property affected
by such an emergency.
How
you can prepare for emergencies
What you should do in an Emergency
How the Borough Council Plan plans for
Emergencies
Risks in Bedfordshire
Contact the Borough Emergency Planning Team
How You Can Help
Emergency contact numbers:-
- Anglian Water: 0845 714 5145
- Gas: 0800 111 999
- Electricity: 0800 783 8838
- Flooding: 0845 988 1188
The Cabinet Office
emergency advice