Emergency planning

The Council, through the Borough Contingencies Unit, works to mitigate the effects of any major incident that might affect the Borough. It makes provisions for the care and comfort of those affected while maintaining normal services. These provisions range from rest centres for displaced persons to emergency feeding and trauma support.

Response to any major incident is co-ordinated according to the London Emergency Services Liaison Panel's Major Incident Procedures Manual. The Borough maintains an emergency control centre and engages in regular training and exercises.

An overview of the Strategic London response to emergencies; summaries and highlights of pan-London arrangements can be viewed or downloaded from here as the Strategic Emergency Plan(pdf, 1743KB).

On this site we will offer general advice to you, describe what Richmond is doing to prepare for emergencies and what our role is should an emergency arise. Where government or other agencies offer more specific advice and guidance, we will direct you to that information.

• Emergency information, contacts and advice
• Business continuity
• Council planning for incidents
• Emergencies - who does what
• Guidance on specific incidents
• Useful emergency planning websites
• Emergency planning frequently asked questions

Contact the Borough Contingencies Unit

If you have any questions or comments about emergency planning, please contact the Borough Contingencies Unit.

Email: emergency.planning@richmond.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8891 1411