Emergency Planning

Epping Forest District Council has an Emergency Planning Team to plan and prepare for response to major incidents within and close to the Epping Forest District.

Emergencies Are You Prepared Leaflet (pdf 1.8MB)

Information and Advice

Emergencies

What is an emergency? Do emergencies occur in the Epping Forest District? What does the Council do in an emergency? How does the Council plan for emergencies? What type of emergency does the Council plan for?

Before an Emergency

Why prepare for an emergency? How to prepare for an emergency? Prepare an emergency box. Preparing for specific emergencies.

During an Emergency

What to do during an emergency. Advice during an evacuation. Actions to take during specific emergencies.

After an Emergency

What to do after an emergency. Coping with the physical and emotional effects of an emergency.

Advice for Businesses

Would your business survive a crisis? What is business continuity planning? Why is business continuity planning important? What is a business continuity plan? How to start business continuity planning? Where to find further information?

Advice for Schools

Guidance and materials specifically for schools to use to plan for emergencies.

Incidents and Contact Details

Information on any current incidents within or that affect the Epping Forest District. Contact details for the Emergency Planning Team.