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Major emergency incident

As a local authority it is our role to support the emergency services in the case of a major incident. We are on call 24 hours and will coordinate the Councils response during a major incident.

What is a major incident/emergency?

• natural disasters such as floods and storms
• pollution i.e. spillages, radioactive substances, toxic gases
• war or terrorism
• any incident which is a threat to the welfare of the community

The Emergency Plan

The Council has an Emergency Plan in order to deliver services during a major incident. The plan contains details of actions to be taken following a request for assistance by the emergency services or the Council. The following are contained in the plan:

• emergency call out list
• flood Plan
• severe Weather Warnings
• district Snow Plan
• chemical/Biological Incident Plan
• rest Centre Plan
• media Plan

Contact Details

Oswestry Borough Council
Castle View
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1JR

Tel: 01691 671111
24hr Emergency number: 01978 264332
email: generalenquiries@oswestry-bc.gov.uk