In 2016, the Parish Council introduced a Community Emergency Plan so that in the event of an emergency there were guidelines to help deal with it. This has now been updated and the map and names of contact can be viewed in the attachments here:
SA Emergency Plan 2019 Map Page 2
SA Emergency Plan March 2019. Map Final P3
Part of the plan is to assist in identifying households with priority people.
As part of the Community Emergency Plan (CEP) the village is divided into ‘zones’, with each zone having a primary and secondary point of contact who would be able to assist in an emergency. A robust CEP requires the village to be aware of those with priority needs when an emergency happens to ensure that they receive assistance at the earliest opportunity.
Who is likely to fall into this category?
The parish council do not believe that it is appropriate to automatically define any individuals in such a way; instead, we rely on the village’s residents to recognise if they are likely to require assistance in an emergency.
Generally this could include: Anyone who is less able to deal with the effects of an emergency situation by virtue of frailty, age (old or young) illness, convalescence or any other limiting reason either permanent or temporary.
It can also include a range of other reasons and, if you are in doubt, please do let us know.
Will my private details be shared?
No. To ensure that your privacy is maintained, we only ask that you provide your house number/name rather than your name and medical details. That way, should an emergency occur, your zone coordinators will be able to simply visit the house as soon as possible to offer any assistance.
How do I register as someone with Priority Needs?
Please contact the Parish Clerk with your house number/name to ensure that the respective zone coordinators can add your household to their list. If you would like your zone coordinator to visit to discuss any particular requirements that you have, please include this request and contact details to arrange a suitable time.
If you would like to nominate a ‘safe word’ or phrase for coordinators to use when visiting we are happy to arrange that with you.
Parish Clerk: Anne Davies, tel: 01865 379645
Email: Strattonaudley.parishclerk@gmail.com
Or alternatively, contact your zone coordinator.