Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
Keeping you safe in your home is our number one priority.
If there’s an emergency that means you need to evacuate your flat, we want to do all we can to make sure you can do so safely.
One of the ways we’re doing that is by offering Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for residents who may need help to safely leave their flat in an emergency.
What is an RPEEP?
It’s a personalised plan, tailored to your individual needs that takes into account both your circumstances and the layout of your flat. An RPEEP could be helpful if you have:
- Mobility difficulties
- A physical disability
- A sensory impairment (such as sight or hearing loss)
- A cognitive impairment
- A temporary condition – like a broken leg
Having an RPEEP in place means we can help to reduce the risk to residents in an emergency, make sure we know the residents who might need help, improve our planning around evacuations and provide you with the reassurance that we’re doing all we can to keep you safe.
What this means for you
If you live in one of our high-rise blocks and you think you would benefit from an RPEEP, we’ll work with you to create one. This can involve a carer or other family member if needed.
The plan we’ll create with you will:
- Explain what to do in an emergency
- Show the support we’ll provide
- Explain how we’ll review your plan and keep it up-to-date should your circumstances change
Having an RPEEP is completely your choice. And any personal information you share with us to help create it will be kept confidential, shared only with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, to help keep you safe.
Get in touch
If you think you might need an RPEEP, please complete the short request form by clicking on the drop-down below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Or you can email building.safety@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or speak to your Building Safety Officer (their details are on the noticeboards and lift screens in your block).
And for more information about RPEEPS, please visit the Government's website
RPEEPS: Awareness and wellbeing support events
We'll be holding special events across all our high-rise blocks over the coming months where you can find out more about RPEEPs and speak with a range of other organisations to find out about what they can provide to support your wellbeing.
The dates* for these are:
Wednesday 15 July, Midday to 2.30pm, Kingston Court
Thursday 6 August, Midday to 3pm, Victoria Centre
Wednesday 12 August, 1pm to 3pm, Colwick Woods Court
Thursday 10 September, Midday to 3pm, The Woodlands
Tuesday 22 September, 11am to 2.30pm, Bentinck and Manvers Court
Tuesday 29 September, Midday to 2.30pm, Southchurch Court
Tuesday 1 December, 1pm to 3.30pm, Winchester, Woodthorpe and Winwood Court
If you live in one of our high-rise blocks, more information about your event will be made available in your block closer to the date.
For more information email involved@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
*dates may be subject to change
And remember...
Having an RPEEP does not mean that there is anything wrong with your home or your building – and it does not affect your tenancy.
It’s simply about safety, support and making sure that every resident knows what to do, to stay safe in an emergency.
