This section contains useful information to help individuals to prepare for, or respond to, emergency situations


 REMEMBER – in an emergency call the Emergency Services on 999 without delay


Suffolk Prepared provides lots of useful information on preparing yourself for an emergency including a comprehensive General Information Guide

Defibrillators

There are 4 defibrillators in the villages:

  • Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, IP6 9JA

  • Barley Mow Public House, Mow Hill, Witnesham, IP6 9EH

  • Witnesham Village Hall, Church Lane, Witnesham, IP6 9JD

  • Witnesham Village School, High Road, Witnesham, IP6 9EX

 

IMPORTANT – advise the Clerk if you use a defibrillator so that the pads can be replaced for the next use  

 

Useful Contact Numbers

Emergency Services 999
 Suffolk Police  (non-emergency)  

101

 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

(non-emergency)

 

01473 260588

 Suffolk Emergency Helpline (only active during emergencies)  

03456 032814

 NHS (non-emergency)  111
 British Transport Police (BTP police the rail network – non-emergency number)  

Text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40

 Environment Agency Floodline  

0345 988 1188

 Suffolk Highways (if there is immediate danger to public safety)  

0345 606 6171

 National Highways Information Line (for issues on the A14, A11, A47 or A12)  

0300 123 5000

 Power cut  105
 Gas leak  

0800 111 999

 Note: contact information provided from external sources may be subject to change

 

Storm Babet Flooding October 2023

Suffolk County Council Flood Investigation Report and updates on actions can be found here