Know the risks, be informed, get prepared! This summarises what the Emergency Planning Officer of Broadland D.C. and colleagues will be outlining at “Norfolk Prepared” – a meeting to be held on Tuesday, 15th May at 2.00 p.m. at Blofield Courthouse, Yarmouth Road, Blofield. All are invited to hear local planning for emergencies great and small that may affect any of us. Free entry though NB seating is limited to the first 50 people who arrive! This meeting has been arranged by members of The Blofield Surgery Patient Participation Group. Information on the Surgery website or ‘phone (01603)715804 for further details.
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Emergency Planning
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