Initial Actions

  •  In emergency dial 999
  •  Tune into local radio for updates, follow any advice given BBC Radio Humberside (95.9FM) Viking FM (96.9FM) Yorkshire Coast Radio, Bridlington (96.2FM)
  •  Gather as much information as possible
  •  Gather the emergency team (see section 3)
  •  Consider your working location (see section 3)
  •  Make contact with emergency services / East Riding of Yorkshire Council (see section 6)
  •  Arrange for help from community resources / organisations (section 4)
  •  Arrange for contact to be made / help given to vulnerable members of community (section 5)
  •  Ask for help from other members of the community if needed
  •  Check emails regularly
  •  If you have internet access look at any relevant websites, which may include:
  •  Tell your community that emergency team is functioning, If appropriate maintain presence in the area(s) affected
  •  Establish contact with neighbouring Parish Councils if appropriate (section 6)
  •  Remember laws and regulations still apply
  •  No one should put themselves at risk
  •  The instructions/advice of the emergency services should be followed.