If you live in, or are visiting, Shropshire and require help in an emergency, the telephone numbers on this page should be of help.

In most emergencies you should dial 999

	Emergencies	dial 999*
	Non-emergencies	dial 08457 444 888
	Minicom helpline	dial 08456 000 303

*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

	Emergencies	dial 999*
	Non-emergencies	dial 01743 260 200

*Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service if:

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

	Emergencies	dial 999*
	Non-emergency	01743 364 061
	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:

	BBC Radio Shropshire	96FM across the county, and: Ludlow (95FM), Clun (104.1FM) and Church Stretton (90FM
	Beacon Radio	103.1 FM
	Sunshine Radio	855 KHz AM

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

Shropshire County Council's Emergency Planning Unit may be able to offer advice about dealing with a major emergency, and can be contacted during normal office hours, on 01743 252 843

UK Resilience - Civil Contingencies Act 2004 http://www.ukresilience.info/ccact