Leicester City Centre Evacuation Zone Wall Map
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OWNERS / MANGERS 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 will be disseminated to owners and
building managers within the area covered by the plan during the coming weeks.
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.
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.
Pending delivery of the wall map an electronic version is attached to this e mail for
your information.
If you have any questions or requests then please do not hesitate to contact
Leicester City Council Emergency Management Unit on 0116 2385007 or e mail
emergency.management@leicester.gov.uk
Best wishes from Martin Halse (LCC Emergency Management Unit)