In an emergency call 999 for Police, Fire, Ambulance and Mountain Rescue Services.
There is also a team of Community First Responders covering the area who will be alerted, if appropriate, following a 999 call.
- 999, 112 and 911 can all be dialled on a mobile phone for emergency service
- Calls to Emergency Services can still be made on a locked phone – on the screen where you enter the PIN there is a button to make an emergency call.
Non emergency contact:
Cumbria Community Messaging is a service run jointly by Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria Fire & Rescue and Neighbourhood Watch – this is aimed at providing information to individuals by email which you can tailor to suit your own circumstances, e.g. about local crime risks to domestic properties, farms, hotels, etc. There is a simple registration process on the website here
Police
101 is the number for all non-emergencies. More details about the Cumbria Constabulary can be found on their website here
Health
NHS 111 non-urgent calls for medical advice and information.
Fire
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for preventing, protecting and responding to fire in our area. Useful information on making premises safe from fire and on general fire prevention is available on their website here
Mountain Rescue
This area is covered by the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team – see their website here
Pip Wise – July 2024
The Melbreak Communities 