Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, GB

Unitary Authority in England

United Kingdom

182.5k population

Websitesouthend.gov.uk

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, GB improves emergency communications with building alert system

A communication system was installed in each apartment and common area of Longbow Flats. First responders use a one-way microphone on the first floor to instruct residents during emergency situations. Essex County Fire & Rescue Service can direct evacuations and shelter-in-place orders based on emergency type and location. The Longbow Flats pilot may be extended to other council homes based on funding and test results.

Facilities Management+4

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Verified Projects

Essex County Council, GB is launching a local COVID-19 contact tracing service

Essex County Council is partnering with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to launch a local COVID-19 contact tracing service. The service will support contact tracing for schools, care homes, work place, and vulnerable groups. The service will use Public Health England testing data to identify, track, and trace connections of positive COVID-19 cases. Any individuals identified to have come in close contact with a positive case will be asked to self-isolate for 14 days.

Outbreak / COVID+4

Essex County Council, GB

United Kingdom

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom