What type of emergencies does the Council plan for and how?
Wyre is a safe place to live. However, it is important to recognise that disasters or major incidents can happen at any time and in any place. Potential incidents or disasters which would require an emergency response could include: • Severe weather incidents (flood, snow, storms, heat wave) • Major transport accidents (road, rail, air, sea) • Major fires & explosions • Chemical and pollution incidents • Health related diseases and epidemics • Animal diseases (Foot and Mouth, Blue tongue, Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) etc • Structural collapse (buildings, roads, etc.) • Terrorism • Loss of or disruption to essential services / communications.
