How Lincolnshire Communities can get Involved
Community emergency planning
Building a Resilient Community - The Power of Preparedness
Imagine a world thrown into chaos: power outages, downed communication lines, and crippled essential services. Floodwaters rise, forcing people from their homes, leaving them stranded and afraid. While this may seem unlikely, such disasters can and do happen.
In an era of increasing natural disasters and unforeseen crises, the resilience of our communities has never been more important. While government agencies play a crucial role, the true backbone of a community's ability to recover lies in its own preparedness.
By proactively preparing for emergencies, we can significantly mitigate the impact of disasters and accelerate the recovery process. From assembling emergency kits and creating family emergency plans to participating in community drills and volunteering, every individual plays a crucial role in building a resilient community.
The Power of a Community Emergency Plan (CEP)
Having a well-defined community emergency plan in place acts as a safety net. It helps communities sustain and protect their residents until professional help arrives. While communities naturally come together during a crisis, a central coordinated point makes all the difference.
A robust plan ensures an effective response by:
- Streamlining communication: Everyone knows who to contact and how to receive vital information.
- Coordinating resources: Essential supplies, shelters, and volunteers are efficiently allocated.
- Minimising confusion: Clear guidelines and procedures keep everyone in action and minimise confusion.
Building Your Community Plan
Lincolnshire County Council’s Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Service is excited to announce the launch of a ground-breaking new tool designed to empower communities to create their own emergency plans. This innovative system simplifies the complex process of developing a comprehensive emergency plan, making it accessible to communities of all sizes.
By answering a series of straightforward questions, community members can generate a tailored emergency plan that addresses their specific needs and vulnerabilities. The user-friendly online form (see below) guides you through the process, ensuring a clear and efficient plan creation.
Once submitted, the system generates a draft plan, which is then sent to the community for review and customisation. A copy of the plan is also securely stored at the County Emergency Centre, allowing for future development and rapid response in the event of an emergency.
Together let’s build a safer, more resilient community.
Online Template:
Self-Generating Community Emergency Plan
If you need assistance or more information about setting up your own community group, please contact: [email protected]
Send us a copy of your emergency plan via this portal:
Volunteer Training Opportunities for 2026
Course: Responder Zero: Be the First to Act
Open to: All Ready for Anything & Community Emergency Response Team volunteers
Empowering our volunteers to save lives when minutes matter most.
About the Course
When a medical emergency occurs, the person already on the scene—the "Responder Zero"—is often the deciding factor in a patient's survival.
While professional responders are dispatched immediately, the gap between the incident occurring and their arrival is critical. This bespoke 4-hour immersive training, delivered by LIVES, bridges that gap. You will move beyond basic first aid to master the high-pressure skills needed to stabilise a patient in those first few minutes.
What You Will Achieve
- Master Scene Assessment: Evaluate emergency environments quickly and safely.
- Control Catastrophic Bleeding: Hands-on experience with life-saving equipment for major haemorrhages.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Build mastery in high-quality CPR and AED (defibrillator) use.
- Infection Control: Learn to protect both yourself and the patient.
- Certification: Earn a recognised LIVES Responder Zero Certificate (valid for one year).
Important Information
- Limited Capacity: Places are strictly limited to 12 delegates per session to ensure high-quality, hands-on instruction.
- Eligibility: Exclusive to registered "Ready for Anything" and "CERT" volunteers.
- Booking: Early registration is highly recommended.
Session | Date | Time | Location | Status |
01 (Kick-off) | Tue, 27th Jan 2026 | 10:00 – 14:00 | County Emergency Centre, Lincoln | Open |
02 - 12 | February TBC | 18:00 – 22:00 | TBC | Coming Soon |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this training for?
This training is specifically for active members of Community Emergency Response Teams and Ready for Anything volunteers. It is designed for those who want to be able to provide life-saving support within their local community during the "Zero Minute"—the time before an ambulance arrives.
Do I need prior medical experience?
No. While a basic understanding of first aid is helpful, the LIVES Responder Zero course is designed to take you from a standing start to being a confident, capable responder. We cover everything from the basics of scene safety to advanced bleed control.
Why are places limited to 12 people?
We keep classes small to ensure that every volunteer gets significant hands-on time with the equipment (such as manikins and trauma kits) and direct feedback from the LIVES instructors.
What should I bring with me?
- Clothing: Please wear comfortable, practical clothing (trousers are recommended) as you will be practicing skills on the floor.
- ID: Please bring your volunteer ID badge.
- Refreshments: For daytime sessions, tea and coffee facilities will be provided.
Is there a cost for the training?
No, all training is provided free of charge to you, the volunteer
What happens if I need to cancel?
Because places are so limited, we ask that you give us at least 7 days' notice if you cannot attend. This allows us to offer your spot to another volunteer on the waiting list.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the 4-hour session, you will receive a LIVES Responder Zero Certificate, which is valid for one year.
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