West Mercia Police

Emergencies: dial 999*
Non-emergencies: dial 0300 333 3000 or 101
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

Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service

Emergencies: dial 999*
Non-emergencies: dial (01743) 260200

*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

West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Emergencies: dial 999*
Non-emergency: (01743) 273649
Minicom: (01743) 344642

*Dial 999 and ask for the Ambulance Service in a medical emergency only.

NHS Direct

0845 46 47

Emergency Planning

Shropshire 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) 252844.

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