23 May 2012

Advice on specific emergencies

These pages contain practical information, contact details and links to advice that will help keep you and your family safe in the event of possible emergency situations.

Within Cumbria, a Community Risk Register is complied from historic records as well as input from all Emergency Response agencies to form a list of potential hazards, their likelihood and the risks associated with them.

This risk register has been used to prioritise the information provided in these pages, which will include the following types of emergencies:

Severe Weather and Flooding

  • Flooding 
  • Severe Weather

Human Health

  • Influenza

Animal Health

  • Avian Influenza
  • Foot and Mouth Disease

Energy, Power Supply and Utilities

  • Gas & Electricity Supply
  • Water Supply
  • Fuel Supply

Fire Safety