Emergency Planning

East Devon District Council recognises that there are a multitude of potential hazards that may exist and we are prepared to deal with most eventualities.

Notable hazards include :

  • Long Coastline with commercial shipping
  • Major transatlantic airline routes
  • The M5 motorway and A30 Trunk Road
  • Exeter to Waterloo Railway Line
  • Exeter Airport
  • Flooding

Major Pipelines

There is a major gas main that runs across East Devon, running through Lympstone, Woodbury, Ottery St Mary and through Honiton.  For details on emergency preparedness see www.nationalgrid.co.uk

Radiation

There are no nuclear powerstations in the area, but in case of a radiation emergency, this will handled by Government Offices, for further details visit www.energy-choices.co.uk

Further Queries

If you have any further concerns, please contact our Customer Services Centre on 01395 517528.

If you witness any emergency, please report the matter immediately to the Police by dialling 999. They will then involve East Devon District Council or any other appropriate authority as necessary.

Page last updated on 18 December 2007