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General Emergency Information |
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If something does go wrong and you need to contact one of
these services, please remember that you will get a quicker
response if you go to the right service first time.
You should only dial 999 if you require Police, Fire, Ambulance
or Coastguard, and then only if you wish to report an immediate
threat to life or property or if you suspect a crime, otherwise use
the following numbers.
| Essex
Police |
In an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police |
| Clacton / Local Police |
(01255) 221312 |
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Doctor and Dentist |
If your normal surgery is closed your call will be transferred,
or you will be given another number to call to reach someone
standing in for your GP or Dentist. |
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NHS
Direct |
If you are not sure what to do about a health problem you can
call this 24 hour helpline for advice. It is staffed by trained
health advisors and qualified nurses. Call: 0845 4647 |
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Prescriptions and Medicines |
Pharmacists operate a rota system, look in your local paper for
their opening times. |
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Gas |
For gas emergencies only - Call: 0800 111 999 |
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Electricity |
For supply problems and emergencies only - not appliance
failures!
Call: 0800 783 8838 |
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Water emergencies |
Anglian Water - Call: 08457 145145
Tendring Hundred Water - Call: 01206 399200 |
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Essex Social Services |
Emergency only - Call: 01245 434083 |
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Tendring District Council "CARELINE" |
For Council services only - Call: 01255 222022 |
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Environment Agency |
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24 hour emergency hotline: 0800 80 70 60
General enquires about the agency: 0845 933 3111 |
Seasonal Flood Prevention |
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Essex Traveline |
For Bus, Rail and Fare information - Call: 0870 608
2608 |
Visit our web pages for the latest information about
Swine Flu or
Avian Influenza or Bird flu
View our seafront supervision and safety page, which
gives information about how the council works to keep the
beaches and seafronts a safe place for
visitors. |
| Page Last Updated |
| 11 May
2010 | |
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