Emergency Rest Centres
During or following an incident, the Emergency Services may need
to evacuate a populated area. Evacuees would initially be
taken to a temporary “Place of Safety” such as village hall or
public house by the Police. At this stage it will be
determined which evacuees have no alternative means of
accommodation. If there is a significant number, a rest entre
would be opened.
The aim of the Rest Centre is to care for
evacuees who need temporary accommodation or shelter due to an
incident or emergency. Its main objective is to minimise the
discomfort and anxiety of those who are temporarily displaced by an
incident or an emergency.
The Rest Centres are managed in accordance with
the Notts County Council Rest Centre Protocol. Bassetlaw
District Councils play a major part providing staff, accommodation
and resources to provide these temporary shelters whilst normality
is being restored. Also the staffing of these premises is
very dependent on the assistance of a number of voluntary
agencies.
Last Updated - 24/08/2007