I think in view of the recent flood warnings that I should update the information and contacts for us all in case of future flood, Utility or other emergency.
A pdf version is available here
Bielby Parish Meeting
Emergency Procedures
Updated Feb 2024
Emergencies like road accidents, fires and medical emergencies happen somewhere in the country almost every minute of every day and are dealt with quickly and efficiently by the emergency services.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and other responding organisations have emergency plans in place for larger events that stretch the resources of the emergency services and affect large numbers of people or the environment.
How Town & Parish Councils will be notified of an Emergency
Town and Parish Councils will always be notified about a declared emergency that they will be affected by. The type of notification will depend on the type of emergency and is outlined below. Elected Members will also be notified in the same way.
In the event of a localised emergency that impacts on one or a small number of towns or parishes, the clerk will usually be telephoned by the Head of Service who is co-ordinating the Council’s response to the emergency. The Head of Service will be known as a Control Centre Manager when they are in this co-ordination role.
In the event of a wide area emergency that impacts on many wards across the East Riding of Yorkshire, initial notification is likely to come from an email sent from ‘alertparish’, the Emergency Planning team or from the Emergency Control Centre.
If you have signed up for our text alert service you may also be sent an SMS with information. Texts will begin with EmgncyAlert, you will not be able to respond directly to these notifications but if you have any questions please contact the Customer Service Centre.
There is often an information vacuum at the start of an emergency, with responding organisations trying to ascertain exactly what has happened and what the consequences are. However, the notification will take place as soon as possible after arrangements have been put into place to implement the Council’s response to an emergency.
Communicating with Town and Parish Councils during an Emergency
The Town and Parish Council emergency hotline will usually be the primary point of contact for you during an emergency. Information about the emergency response will be cascaded by the Emergency Control Centre, and the switchboard will be able to direct any queries or issues towards the appropriate Council teams. It is likely that to take some time to respond to enquiries during the initial stages of an emergency.
The Council’s website will also be fully updated with information during an emergency.
Village Defibrillator
The equipment is located on Main Street in the decommissioned B.T. phone box near the old College Arms Public House (which is now closed).
Village Contacts
Usual Meeting Place
East Riding of Yorkshire Council – 01482 393939
Town & Parish Council Emergency Hotline - 01482 393536.
Email ecc@eastriding.gov.uk (only monitored during an emergency)
Highways Customer Care Line - 0845 6001666
Useful Contact Details:
Fire, Police, Ambulance and Coastguard - 999
Police Non Emergency Number - 101
NHS Direct – 111
A&E Departments at:
13 Miles York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8HE
Tel: 01904 631 313
20 Miles Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ
Tel: 01482 875 875
Environment Agency Floodline – 0345 988 1188
Gas Emergency Service and Gas Escapes - 0800 111 999
Electricity Emergency Service and Supply Failures – 105
Yorkshire Water - 0845 124 24 24
ERYC Ward Members
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