{"id":1743,"date":"2023-06-15T11:25:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T10:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/?page_id=1743"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:57:44","slug":"community-emergency-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/?page_id=1743","title":{"rendered":"Community and Household Emergency Planning (CHEP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2449\" src=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CK-CC-CHEP-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CK-CC-CHEP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CK-CC-CHEP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CK-CC-CHEP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CK-CC-CHEP.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested First Aid Kit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/First-Aid-Kit-Suggestion-List.docx\">First Aid Kit Suggestion List<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Emergency Kit:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Emergency-Kit-suggestions.docx\">Emergency Kit suggestions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW (24\/03\/26):\u00a0 LANDOWNER \/ HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBILITIES (EXTRACTS) UNDER THE ROADS SCOTLAND ACT 2024<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>for information regarding the responsibilities of landowners \/ homeowners and damage to roads from water \/ material &#8216;shedding&#8217; \/ overhanging branches etc.\u00a0 Please download a &#8216;2 pager&#8217; using the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ABC-Landowner-homeowner-responsibilities.pdf\">ABC Landowner homeowner responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">PLAN AHEAD (PRINT MATERIAL AS DURING A LOSS OF POWER YOU WON&#8217;T BE ABLE TO PRINT!)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>We are looking to make this page more useful as a way to access trusted information regarding preparing for emergencies (focused on Power Outage \/ Floods) by using material from trusted sources such as:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Ready Scot:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/ready.scot\/\">https:\/\/ready.scot\/\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0SEPA Flood:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/\">https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Argyll &amp; Bute Council and Flooding:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/environment\/flood-advice\">https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/environment\/flood-advice<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scottish Flood Forum:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/scottishfloodforum.org\/\">https:\/\/scottishfloodforum.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Historic Environment Scotland (HES) re flooding and historic buildings: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicenvironment.scot\/archives-and-research\/publications\/publication\/?publicationId=13349883-20bf-48ec-afd9-a59500e9a44e\">https:\/\/www.historicenvironment.scot\/archives-and-research\/publications\/publication\/?publicationId=13349883-20bf-48ec-afd9-a59500e9a44e <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Historic England:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/historicengland.org.uk\/advice\/technical-advice\/flooding-and-historic-buildings\/\">https:\/\/historicengland.org.uk\/advice\/technical-advice\/flooding-and-historic-buildings\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Ready Scotland:\u00a0 LOSS OF UTILITIES:\u00a0 <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/ready.scot\/respond\/loss-utilities\">https:\/\/ready.scot\/respond\/loss-utilities<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"larger\">While utility companies in Scotland have well-tested plans in place, power cuts and the loss of other utilities can happen at any time and with little warning.<\/p>\n<p>Here is Ready Scotland\u2019s advice on how to prepare for a loss of supply &#8211; and what you can do if it happens.<\/p>\n<h3>Prepare in Advance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Having a well-stocked\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ready.scot\/prepare\/emergency-kit\">emergency kit<\/a>\u00a0at home will help until things get back to normal;<\/li>\n<li>Keep mobile phones, laptops or tablets fully charged &#8211; so you will have use of battery power for a short time if there is a power cut;<\/li>\n<li>A non-mains powered landline telephone will help you stay in touch during any disruption to your power supply;<\/li>\n<li>Get friends and family thinking ahead and learning the steps that can be taken to be prepared;<\/li>\n<li>If you have relatives or neighbours who might need help during a power cut, check up on them and provide them assistance if you can;<\/li>\n<li>Read the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service\u2019s advice on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/firescotland.gov.uk\/at-home\/power-cuts\/\">staying safe during a power cut<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Loss of Power<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you experience loss of power, call\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.powercut105.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">105<\/a>, which will connect you to the correct network operator for your region. Or use the numbers below:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spenergynetworks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Power Energy Networks<\/a>\u00a0(Central and Southern Scotland) Hotline number: 0800 092 9290 (landline) \/ 0330 1010 222 (mobile) \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SPEnergyNetwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssen.co.uk\/Home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks<\/a>\u00a0(North of the Central Belt of Scotland) Hotline number: 0800 300 999 \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ssencommunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ssencommunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Loss of Water<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you experience an unexpected loss of supply or an emergency, check if Scottish Water is already aware of the issue, and report any new problems, on their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishwater.co.uk\/help-and-resources\/contact-us\/contacting-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you are always in the know with Scottish Water and receive notifications when there\u2019s an interruption to your water supply, keeping you informed about any interruptions in your area.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/customer.scottishwater.co.uk\/alerts\">Sign up for free text alerts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Loss of Gas Supply<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Call 0800 111 999 in a gas emergency.<\/li>\n<li>For other issues, contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgn.co.uk\/index.php\/Contact-SGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SGN<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Special Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Utility companies work closely with councils to make sure that vulnerable people get the support they need during any disruptions to normal service.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ready.scot\/prepare\/get-and-offer-support\">Let your supplier know<\/a>\u00a0if you have a disability or you depend on a continuous supply of power for medical or mobility equipment e.g. stairlifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Argyll &amp; Bute Council:\u00a0 <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/environment\/flood-advice\">https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/environment\/flood-advice<\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Flood Resilience &#8211; including roles and responsibilities of public agencies \/ land and property owners:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flood-Resilience-Advice.pdf\">Flood Resilience Advice\u00a0 (Click to view \/ download from A&amp;B Council website)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Community Resilience<\/h2>\n<p>Presentation (Nov 24) from A&amp;B Council regarding their work on community resilience.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Communtiy-Resilience-HL.pdf\">Communtiy Resilience &#8211; HL<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">SEPA and Flood Advice :\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/prepare-for-flooding\/before-during-and-after-a-flood\/\">https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/prepare-for-flooding\/before-during-and-after-a-flood\/<\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2>Covers 4 things:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/prepare-for-flooding\/before-during-and-after-a-flood\/#anchor-beforeaflood\" aria-label=\"Link to this section:Before a flood\">Before a flood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/prepare-for-flooding\/before-during-and-after-a-flood\/#anchor-whenfloodingisforecast\" aria-label=\"Link to this section:When flooding is forecast\">When flooding is forecast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/prepare-for-flooding\/before-during-and-after-a-flood\/#anchor-duringaflood\" aria-label=\"Link to this section:During a flood\">During a flood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.sepa.scot\/flooding\/prepare-for-flooding\/before-during-and-after-a-flood\/#anchor-afteraflood\" aria-label=\"Link to this section:After a flood\">After a flood<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Scottish Flood Forum:\u00a0 https:\/\/scottishfloodforum.org\/<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Information online for download on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottishfloodforum.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FSFF-Ready-for-Flooding-Feb-2023.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ece560bb3e54182fd9b08de63098195%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639057091264688840%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q4CPGzQcFesjCvg%2FGrrEfkG3MYinDHL%2BxfVOm%2Fz%2F8hk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Ready for Flooding<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottishfloodforum.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FSFF-Your-Household-Resilience-Plan-Feb-2023.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ece560bb3e54182fd9b08de63098195%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639057091264706378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4r7Q8nG35%2Fx55fswg13rQpN%2FpmKZhSh%2F6x7l8EDz2Bo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Household Resilience Plan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottishfloodforum.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FSFF-Your-Household-Resilience-Plan-Feb-2023.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ece560bb3e54182fd9b08de63098195%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639057091264717182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HsdYUoPmgTBOFURbv0pzkArtVfBHtGVaAxh7ATJSVwQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Flood Protection Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottishfloodforum.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2FProtecting-Your-Property_FINAL_024.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ece560bb3e54182fd9b08de63098195%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639057091264726748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EbifLbvNVPK6sJz%2F36GADWYhvxrnYjXk5GOMZcmYp9I%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Protecting Your Property<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottishfloodforum.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2FEmergency-Flood-Kit-combined.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C7ece560bb3e54182fd9b08de63098195%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639057091264735734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WptlufRzWX%2FY%2FaECAWyRHPaLsdOyQF9Wiu71fyQ7Feg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Emergency Flood Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus a range of other useful information and links.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2001\" src=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CK-CC-CHEP-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing.nwclients.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CK-CC-CHEP-300x169.jpg 300w, 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