Leicester City Centre Evacuation Poster
Leicester City Centre Evacuation Zone Wall Map
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OWNERS / MANAGERS OF LEICESTER CITY CENTRE PREMISES
The Leicester City Centre Evacuation Plan has been entirely revised and one of the key changes is that it is now an outward facing public plan.
It is a joint plan prepared by all the emergency services, the local authority and other responders. An important element is the use of a commonly agreed map showing eight separate zones and a grid pattern that will be used by all agencies during a major emergency requiring an evacuation.
A number of posters have been printed and one is attached to this letter for owners and building managers within the area covered by the plan. They show the commonly agreed map and give some basic information on making sensible preparations for an emergency and where help and free advice regarding such incidents and business continuity can be obtained. Click here for Leicester City Poster.
It is requested:
- the map is displayed in a prominent place where staff can see it
- it is ensured that everyone who works in your premises is aware of the map and knows which zone and what grid reference they are in
- the advice about preparing for emergencies and business continuity is followed
Good communication between different organisations and with the public is the key to a successful response to a major emergency. Knowing these zones and using the commonly agreed map will make such communication more effective and thereby minimise harm to Leicester City Centre and its citizens.
The likelihood of such an incident happening in Leicester is low but the impact if it did is very high and basic preparations are sensible and the right thing to do.
Chief Superintendent Rob Nixon Sir Peter Soulsby
Leicestershire Constabulary City BCU City Mayor
Leicester City Council
