Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Resilience Forum (LRF) would like to say a big ‘thank you’ for the way communities have responded to the government restrictions so far, but remind everyone that we can’t become complacent.

The Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a multi-agency partnership of all the organisations that are required to prepare for an emergency in the LRF area. It includes the Emergency Services, Local Authorities, Health Services, Maritime Coastguard Agency, Environment Agency, Voluntary Organisations, Utility Companies and Transport Providers.

These challenging times have required a huge group effort and the LRF are very impressed with the way the majority of residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have come together to make an impact.

It is difficult being away from family, friends and loved ones, but this situation does need all of us to take a moment and think about what we’re doing and to assess the potential risk. Your actions will have a knock on affect to others so please think twice before you act.  

Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said: ‘I would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping to play their part in the national effort and remind you that everything you do impacts others.

‘Please be fair to your community members, before you leave your home ask yourself if it’s fair and if it’s right to do so? Your actions will affect others – help us to protect the communities of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by continuing to stay home and stay safe.’

Cornwall Council Leader Julian German said: ‘The overwhelming majority of people have listened to our request not to visit Cornwall at the moment – and we want to thank each and every one of you for playing your part.

‘We must remind ourselves of why we are all doing this – to protect our NHS and save lives. Thank you all for helping us to keep our residents in Cornwall safe. We look forward to welcoming people back to our beautiful Cornwall as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Please keep up the good efforts and continue to stay at home and stay safe.

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