Emergency Planning
Haydon Wick Parish Council has joined the Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared Emergency Contact Hub Scheme.
When flood waters rise, snow blocks roads, or power cuts leave homes in darkness, emergency services work tirelessly to help those most in need. But what if your street could help itself? What if neighbours could support each other while waiting for assistance to arrive?
That’s exactly what Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Community Emergency Plan is designed to do.
In an emergency, every second counts. This scheme provides our community with a safe, coordinated place to come together, support one another, and access help before emergency services arrive (if needed).
Be Prepared, Be Resilient …
Why Does Haydon Wick Need an Emergency Plan?
While we hope emergencies never happen, our community faces real risks: flash flooding, river flooding, severe winter weather blocking Thames Avenue hill, and potential power outages. Emergency services may have to prioritise those in greatest need and may not reach you immediately. This isn’t about replacing professional services—it’s about neighbours helping neighbours until help arrives.
What’s Already in Place?
Our community has significant resources: Places of Safety including the Haydon Centre (capacity 1,000), schools, churches, and community facilities. When emergencies strike, trained Community Emergency Volunteers can monitor flood-prone areas, help share information, check on vulnerable neighbours, clear paths during snow, and coordinate with emergency services.
Getting Involved – We Need You!
The plan only works if we all play our part:
Become a Volunteer:
The Parish Council is recruiting Community Emergency Volunteers. No special skills required—just a willingness to help your neighbours.
How to Volunteer
Click the button below to complete the Volunteer Expression of Interest Form. We’ll contact you with the next steps
No previous experience is required – full training and guidance will be provided.
By volunteering, you’ll be helping to strengthen our community resilience and ensure no one is left unsupported when it matters most.
Let’s stay prepared, stay connected, and look out for one another.
Prepare Your Household:
Every home should have an emergency kit with battery-powered radio, torch, first aid supplies, bottled water, medications, and important documents.
Know Your Neighbours:
Simply knowing who lives nearby—especially vulnerable residents—can make a huge difference.
Be Part of the Solution
Emergencies are unpredictable, but our response doesn’t have to be. By working together and looking out for each other, Haydon Wick can weather any storm.
To get involved or learn more, contact: Haydon Wick Parish Council Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ Tel: 01793 722446