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