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.

Who to call in an emergency
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

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