EPU - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
The following page seeks to provide the answers to frequently asked questions from members of the public on issues relating to Emergency Planning, and the work of the Emergency Planning Unit. If you have any questions not answered by this or another of our pages please contact us: emergencyplanningunit@warwickshire.gov.uk

Emergency Planning

	What is Emergency Planning?

	What is the Warwickshire County Council Major Emergency Plan?

	How can I contact the Emergency Planning Unit?

Civil Contingencies Act

	What is the Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum?

	What are Category 1 Responders?

	What are Category 2 Responders?

Responding to Emergencies

	What is Warwickshire County Councils Emergency Response Role?

	How does Warwickshire County Council respond to emergencies?

	What should I do in an emergency?

Flooding

	Who issues emergency flood warning information?

	Is my home at risk from flooding?

	Where can I get Sandbags to protect my property?

Severe Weather

	Where can I get information / warnings of severe weather?

	I have no electricity due to wind/storm damage. Who do I contact?

	How do I find out if my school is closed because of severe weather?

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