The Emergency Management Unit has produced a Community Emergency Guidance document for Parish Councils to assist in local self help and resilience in the event of a major incident affecting their community. An aspect of the guidance is the preparation of a resource register detailing local contacts for equipment, places of refuge, stores etc within the Parish. The preparation of the register is carried out by a Community Emergency Resource Advisor (CERA) who is responsible for collating and maintaining a data base of resources as well as agreeing to become a local point of contact for the Emergency Services in the event that they may require assistance in obtaining resources or local knowledge.

Parish Councils do not always have the personnel available to carry out such duties and have been unable to progress with the initiative.

If you are interested in becoming a CERA in your Parish please contact your Parish Council to offer your assistance.

Should you require any further information please phone the Emergency Management Unit on 01225 477544