Portsmouth plans for different emergencies, including flooding and severe weather, people displaced due to explosions or fires, major transport incidents, pollution or major industrial accidents. The Civil Contingency team identifies potential hazards, and prepares for the consequences by working with the emergency services, neighbouring local authorities, health organisations, government agencies and the utility companies.
Together they maintain plans, train and simulate real-life events to ensure a coordinated and effective response to any emergency. These plans are reviewed regularly.
Download the council’s emergency response plan.
The council’s Civil Contingencies team would be responsible for providing warnings and public information, helping restore infrastructure and services, and offering support to affected people, such as running a control centre, removing debris and opening 48-hour rest centres for evacuees, as well as finding longer term accommodation if required.
Download the council’s rest centre plan.
Documents
Chemical Oil Pollution Plan Civil contingencies unit
PCC and SCC Joint Cold Weather Plan 2021
Portsmouth City Council Flood Response Plan
Contact us
For more information about civil contingencies in Portsmouth, you can contact us, email emergency.planning@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, or write to the Civil Contingencies Unit at Portsmouth City Council, Guildhall Square, PO1 2BG.