Find out what the council does in an emergency

Our role in a major incident is to support the Emergency Services, and maintain essential Council services and help the community return to normal as soon as possible.

We can help with:  

• Media matters (joint statements)
• information centres
• Road closures/diversions
• Specialist plant/heavy lifting equipment
• Environmental health support/advice
• Longer term recovery issues
• Emergency transport
• Rest centres
• Temporary accommodation
• Welfare and trauma support
• Emergency feeding
• Plans and maps
• Emergency control centre
• Survey damaged buildings and structures
• Building repairs and demolitions
• Disaster funds
• Legal aspects