Important information in an emergency

Nearest (AED) Defibrillator Locations

• The Arches, Sidmouth Esplanade (24hr access) EX10 8NS
• Sidmouth Cricket, Tennis and Croquet Club, The Fortfield (24hr access) EX10 8NT
• Sidmouth Market Place (24hr access) EX10 8AR

In an emergency dial 999

If you see someone in trouble in the water or on the coast

• If you're at a lifeguarded beach tell the lifeguard
• Or call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
• Don't hang up – stay on the line and keep the person in sight
• Don't enter the water, stay back from rough seas
• If the person is in the water tell them to float on their back with their arms and legs out and to stay as calm as possible - remember Float to Live
• Look for lifesaving equipment such as lifebelts or throwbags; hold onto the end of the rope before throwing it in
• If the person is unconscious and not breathing you may need to start CPR
• Don't try and rescue a person or animal from cliffs or mud - call 999 and ask for the Coastguard