Could You Help Your Community in an Emergency?

Whether it’s flooding, power outages, or another community-wide incident, local volunteers can help make a real difference.

Cinderford Town Council is updating its Community Emergency Volunteer Register and is looking for residents who may be willing to assist during local emergencies.

You may be able to help if you:

Have a 4×4 vehicle and can drive in difficult weather conditions

Own a vehicle with a tow bar

Have medical, healthcare, first aid, military or emergency services experience

Hold keys to a community building

Can provide heating, hot water or power during outages (e.g. log burner, generator, solar battery system)

Can collect prescriptions for vulnerable residents during severe weather

Can help clear snow, spread grit or assist with access routes

Could provide hot meals in an emergency

Are willing to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours

Could assist at an emergency response centre

You do not need specialist skills to volunteer. Every offer of support is valuable in an emergency.

If you would like to be included on the Community Emergency Volunteer Register, please complete the volunteer form use the link below. Alternatively paper copies can be collected from the Town Council offices.

Your details will be held securely and will only be used for emergency planning and response purposes. Information will only be shared with those coordinating the local response, such as authorised Town Council representatives, partner agencies and emergency services when required.