Emergencies

Newark and Sherwood Disrtrict Council has a responsibility to plan and prepare for possible emergencies within the district.

The council also offers advice and information to local residents on flooding issues and dealing with extreme hot or cold weather.

We also offer information to businesses on how to prepare for emergencies. 

Drought summer 2012

The Midlands has been classed as a region in a drought situation.

Droughts are natural events that happen when a period of very low rainfall creates a shortage of water for people, the environment, agriculture, or industry. Some droughts are short and intense, for example a hot dry summer, while others are long and take some time to develop.

Organisations such as local councils, water companies and the Environment Agency are working together to keep assessing the issue.

More information is available from the Environment Agency website www.environment-agency.gov.uk

You can also find out more information on water restrictions (including hosepipe bans) through the Environment Agency drought web pages.

The latest drought information newsletter from the Environment Agency can be downloaded from the box opposite.

Emergency Plan

Through the Nottinghamshire Integrated Emergency Plan, the council is part of a planned approach to dealing with emergencies in Notts or providing assistance to neighbouring counties if they need it.

At least 30 other agencies are involved in integrated emergency planning within the county, details of which can be found in our Emergency Plan.

The Nottinghamshire Prepared website offers information and advice to residents, visitors and businesses on Nottinghamshire's preparation for and responses to major incidents and emergencies. 

You can find Government advice on preparations for national emergencies on the UK Resilience website.

Flooding

Information is also available on:

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