Accidents, emergencies and safety

Emergency/civil contingency planning

Westminster council's corporate contingency plan provides support to the emergency services, residents and business in the event of a major emergency in Westminster.

If you own or manage a business you should have an up to date business continuity plan in place to help your business to cope in the case of an emergency. Without a plan it is unlikely that a business will survive.

Westminster's contingency planning team can give you advice and guidance on developing a plan for your business. As a first step ensure you are registered with communitysafe, Westminster's information website, providing real-time alerts on crime prevention and counter terrorism - direct from the authorities.

Contact us:

Tel: 020 7641 7054

020 7641 6000 (outside office hours)

Council Emergency Calls

In case of an emergency during office hours, call the department in charge. Outside office hours call 020 7641 6000.

Emergency repairs

For Council tenants call 020 7286 7412.

NHS Direct

For details of local NHS hospitals, GPs, nurse led service, A&E or advice on various medical conditions:

Tel: 0845 4647

Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Police

Only dial 999 in an emergency where there is danger to life or a crime in progress. Otherwise call your local station:

• Belgravia: 020 7730 1212
• Charing Cross: 020 7240 1212
• Harrow Road: 020 7289 5030
• Marylebone/St John's Wood: 020 7486 1212
• Paddington Green: 020 7402 1212
• West End Central: 020 7437 1212

Web site: City of Westminster Police

London Prepared

The London Prepared Web site offers information and advice to Londoners, visitors and businesses on London's preparations for - and responses to - major incidents and emergencies.

London Fire Brigade

Contact information for the London Fire Brigade is available on their Web site.