If you live in or are visiting County Durham or Darlington, the following list contains emergency and useful numbers and/or website addresses.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service

Emergencies     dial 999
Non-emergencies     0191 384 3381
Minicom 0191 384 7840

Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service if:

• you are involved in or discover a Fire
• you discover a trapped person or if you become trapped
• you discover spillage or leakage of harmful chemicals

Durham Constabulary

Emergencies     dial 999
Non-emergencies     0345 60 60 365
Minicom helpline     0191 375 2090

Dial 999 and ask for the Police if:

• there is a danger to life or risk of injury
• a crime is in progress and the offender is still at the scene or has only just left
• immediate police attendance is necessary such as when a crime is obviously about to be committed

North East Ambulance Services

The Ambulance Service is there to help you in life threatening and serious medical emergencies.

Dial 999 and ask for an Ambulance if:

• Chest Pain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Loss of consciousness
• Severe loss of blood
• Choking
• Fitting/convulsions
• Severe allergic reactions
• Road traffic accidents

Radio Stations

For the latest news during a major emergency, we recommend listening to your local radio station:

• BBC Radio Newcastle on 95.4FM, 96FM, 103.7FM, 104.4FM, 1458AM and DAB Digital Radio www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/local_radio/index.shtml

Emergency Plannning

County Durham and Darlington Civil Contingencies Unit may be able to offer advice about dealing with a major emergency. The team can be contacted during normal office hours on 0191 332 4322

Local Resilience Forum - http://www.durham.police.uk/lrf/index.php

Further information:

HM Government Website  - www.direct.gov.uk/
Civil Contingencies Act 2004 - www.ukresilience.gov.uk/preparedness/ccact.aspx
Met Office Weather - www.metoffice.gov.uk