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In most emergencies you should dial 999 |
If you live in, or are visiting, Shropshire and require help in an emergency, the telephone numbers on this page should be of help.
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Emergencies |
dial 999* |
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Non-emergencies |
08457 444 888 |
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Minicom helpline |
08456 000 303 |
| *Dial 999 and ask for the Police if: |
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there is a danger to life or risk of injury |
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a crime is in progress and the offender is still at the scene or has only just left |
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immediate police attendance is necessary such as when a crime is obviously about to be committed |
| Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service |
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Emergencies |
dial 999* |
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Non-emergencies |
01743 260 200 |
| *Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service if: |
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you discover a Fire or are involved in a Fire |
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you discover a trapped person or if you become trapped |
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you discover a spillage or leakage of harmful chemicals |
| Shropshire Ambulance Service |
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Emergencies |
dial 999* |
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Non-emergencies |
01743 364 061 |
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Minicom |
01743 344 642 |
| *Dial 999 and ask for the Ambulance Service in a medical emergency only |
For the latest news during a major emergency, we recommend listening to your local radio station:
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BBC Radio Shropshire |
96FM across the county, and:
Ludlow (95FM)
Clun (104.1FM)
Church Stretton (90FM) |
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Beacon Radio |
103.1 FM |
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Sunshine Radio |
855 KHz AM |
| Social Care Emergency Duty Team |
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Shropshire County Council's Social Care Emergency Duty Team provide help in a crisis to vulnerable adults, children in need and their families when local daytime offices have closed. This includes during the night, on weekends and public holidays.
To contact the team during these times call 0845 678 9040
| Emergency Plannning |
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Shropshire County Council's Emergency Planning Unit may be able to offer advice about dealing with a major emergency.
The team can be contacted during normal office hours on 01743 252 843
Further information
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