Who to call in an emergency
Our partners at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have shared this useful information. Please refer to this before calling emergency services.
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Person in trouble at the coast | Coastguard - Call 999 |
| Person in trouble in inland water | Fire & Rescue - Call 999 |
| Fallen tree on road NOT endangering life | WSCC Highways - call 01243 642105 |
| Fallen tree on road or vehicle endangering life | Fire & Rescue - call 999 |
| Fallen tree on property NOT endangering life | Personal responsibility |
| Fallen tree on property endangering life | Fire & Rescue - call 999 |
| Unsafe structure overhanging a public highway or footpath | Fire & Rescue - call 999 |
| Unsafe structure overhanging property NOT endangering life | Personal responsibility |
| Unsafe structure overhanging property endangering life | Fire & Rescue - call 999 |
| General flooding | Wait for water to subside |
| Significant flooding on a highway | WSCC Highways - call 01243 642105 |
| Flooding affecting electronics | Isolate electrics, only if safe to do so. If in any doubt call the Fire & Rescue service - call 999 |