West Midlands Regional Health Emergency Planning
The Health Emergency Planning Team (HEPA) provides round-the-clock support and advice to the emergency services, local authorities, utility companies and industry partners during incidents which affect the general public. We were actively involved in the emergency response to the summer floods in 2007.
We provide a range of services, including:
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Emergency response set-up
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Emergency management
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Incident logging
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Contact tracing
The team includes a Regional Health Emergency Planning Adviser (RHEPA), two Planning Advisors, and a Planning Assistant.
Contact:
The Health Protection Agency (West Midlands)
6th Floor
5 St. Philips Place
Birmingham B3 2PW
0121 352 5466
Email: rhepa-wm@hpa.org.uk
Last reviewed: 9 June 2008