An Emergency is defined as "an event or situation which threatens serious damage to 1) human welfare in a place in the United Kingdom, 2) the environment of a place in the United Kingdom or, 3) war (or terrorism) which threatens serious damage to the security of the United Kingdom."
(Civil Contingencies Act 2004)

Some events that are considered to be Emergencies include: -

• Flooding
• Severe Weather (Snow, Heatwaves, Storms)
• Major Transport Incidents
• Communications Failure
• Energy Shortage/Power Failure
• Explosion
• Hazardous Substance Release
• Radiological Incident
• Structural Failure
• Disease Epidemic
• Terrorism

Tendring District Council's Emergency Planning Unit, along with other category 1 and 2 responders, aims to prepare for and respond to these and other types of emergencies to limit their harmful consequences.

We do this in a variety of ways which include:

Day to Day

• Risk Assessment
• Creating and Maintaining Emergency Plans
• Providing advice
• Warning and Informing
• Test and exercise plans
• Ensure Tendring District Council complies with and meets the standards of the 2004 Civil Contingencies Act 2) Emergency Response

Emergency Response

• Open and staff rest and reception centres
• Co-ordinate efforts of voluntary organisations
• Provide an information service for the public and media
• Give mutual assistance to adjoining district and borough councils where possible
• Respond to emergency service requests for assistance
• Assist Council Services in maintaining its critical functions

You can now view Community Risk Register (CRR) which gives a summary of our capabilities, obligations and controls in place for a variety of hazards and threats.

For further information please contact:

Emergency Planning Unit
Town Hall
Station Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 1SE

Telephone 01255 686936 or 01255 686971 (Office hours only)
email: eplanning@tendringdc.gov.uk