Community Emergency Information

Forrabury & Minster Parish Council has created this page so residents know where to turn in an emergency.

Here you’ll find emergency numbers, local risks, and practical steps to stay safe — plus ways you can help your neighbours.

If the emergency plan is activated, the Parish Council will open an Community Emergency Hub at Boscastle Community & Recreation Centre, Fore Street, Boscastle, PL35 0AU. It offers:

• A warm and safe place
• Power and lighting (where available)
• Communications access (where available)
• Updates from the Emergency Team

Together, even small actions make a big difference.

Volunteer or offer resources

Help can be as simple as checking neighbours, or as specific as first aid, generators, radios, or premises.

Register as a volunteer

Extra help in an emergency

If you or someone you care for would need extra help during an incident, please register.

Register for support

Need a paper copy? Pick up a copy at {insert place}

🟥🟩 Red/Green emergency leaflet system

Every household in the parish will receive a special double-sided leaflet as part of our Community Emergency Plan.

This leaflet is not just information – it’s also a simple signal system to help neighbours and volunteers check quickly who may need help during an incident. This system does not attract immediate emergency services attention; call 999 for urgent help.

How it works

• Red side facing out (in your window or doorway) means you need help or someone to check in.
• Green side facing out means you are safe and aware of the emergency.
• No leaflet showing may indicate the resident has not received the message or may need a check-in.

Why this matters

During floods, storms, or power cuts, communications can fail. The leaflet gives us a visual way to check households quickly and safely without needing phones or internet.

If you lose your leaflet

If your leaflet becomes damaged or lost, please contact the Parish Clerk and a replacement will be delivered. Spare copies will also be kept at the {insert location}.

This system helps us look after each other – neighbours can confirm who is safe, and volunteers know where help may be needed first.

Be Prepared

• GOV.UK Emergency Alerts: www.gov.uk/alerts
• EA Flood Warnings sign-up: www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
• Prepare (UK guidance): prepare.campaign.gov.uk

Downloads

• Resident Leaflet (PDF)
• Community Emergency Engagement Form (PDF)
• HELP – Household Emergency Lifesaving Plan (PDF) – {awaiting}
• Emergency Visitor Guide (PDF) – {awaiting}
• Personal flood plan – checklists to help you prepare for flooding (HTML/PDF)
• Be prepared – What to do in a power cut (PDF)

💬 This page will be updated regularly by your Parish Council whenever the Community Emergency Plan is activated, or when important new information is available.

🔄 Tip: During an emergency, refresh this page often to see the latest updates.