saxilby with ingleby emergency & flood plan version...

Community Emergency & Flood Plan 1

Community of Insert Name AND FLOOD PLAN

Parishes and Communities working together Issue 1 valid until 11 th January 2012

Floodline 0845 988 1188 Quick dial numbers:

EMERGENCY

Community of Saxilby with Ingleby


Contents Saxilby with Ingleby Community Emergency & Flood Plan Mission Statement ............4 1. Distribution List .........................................................................................................6 2. Record of Amendments ............................................................................................7 3. Activation ..................................................................................................................8

3.1 Telephone number contacts ............................................................................8 4.0 Community Emergency Team...............................................................................10

4.1 Community Emergency Team Members........................................................11 5.0 Registered Environment Agency Flood Warnings.................................................13

5.1 Local Flood Warning Trigger / Location of Risk / Source of Flooding ............14 5.2 Locations of Flood risk / Flood Warnings.......................................................17 5.3 Environment Agency Flood map....................................................................18

6. Other Local Emergencies/Local Actions .................................................................20 7. Vulnerable People...................................................................................................21 Annex a.......................................................................................................................22

Community Map ......................................................................................................22 Community Map ......................................................................................................23

Annex b.......................................................................................................................24 Community Resources ............................................................................................24 Community Resources ............................................................................................28 Buildings / Key Holders and Accommodation..........................................................28 Neighbouring Parish contacts..................................................................................29 Other Resources .....................................................................................................29 Community Emergency Box ....................................................................................30

Annex c.......................................................................................................................31 Useful Contact Numbers and Websites...................................................................31 District contact details .............................................................................................34

Annex d.......................................................................................................................35 Actions ....................................................................................................................35 Community response to flooding .............................................................................35 Sandbags ................................................................................................................35 Clean Up .................................................................................................................35 Community response to isolation ............................................................................36 Community response to loss of main services ........................................................36

This Plan should be read in conjunction with ‘Commu nity Emergency & Flood Plan Guidance’. To obtain a copy please contact the Lincolnshire Joint

Emergency Management Service on Lincoln 01522 58032 2 or email [email protected]


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Saxilby with Ingleby Community Emergency & Flood Pl an Mission Statement

Disasters or major emergencies can strike suddenly, unexpectedly and anywhere. We will therefore plan to ensure that our response is effective, proportionate and protects the community of Saxilby with Ingleby from the effects of emergencies. To facilitate the development, management, support and preparedness within Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council to ensure the resilience of communities in emergency situations. The purpose of this plan is to organise the community in an emergency situation in the first instance if the outside emergency services are unable to attend. Our aim is to provide safe, volunteer support and expertise within Saxilby with Ingleby if emergency responders are unable to provide assistance.


Community Landmarks Insert photographs of specific community landmarks; please include postcodes for each photo. This can be done for you if you send digital photographs into the Joint Emergency Management Service. Please direct these to [email protected]

Community Centre LN1 2LP

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Village Hall LN1 2HA


1. Distribution List Insert community members’ details in the boxes belo w for those you wish to receive a copy of this plan

Name Address Contact Number (s)

Email Address

Cllr Peter Odam 01522 703344

07793732912

[email protected]

Cllr Peter Walton 01522 702043 [email protected]

Cllr Ray Scott 01522 703629 [email protected]

Cllr Ian Willox 01522 702267

07850616448

[email protected]

Cllr Peter Walker 01522 703747 [email protected]

Cllr Richard Amos 01522 702550

07711030723

[email protected]

Cllr David Cotton

01522 702634 [email protected]

This plan is a controlled document which contains information to be used during an emergency incident affecting the community of Saxilby with Ingleby The information is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 and should not be disclosed to any unauthorised person without permission. Under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2 000, any information of a predominately personal nature, which would conflict with the Data Protection Act and information of a highly confidential nature that wo uld not be in the public interest to disclose, will be exempt from release to the genera l public. However any enquiry will be treated on a case by case basis. Within the pla n areas of Section 7, 8 and Annex B are inaccessible under this Act. To comply with the data protection act controlled copies of the document should be issued and signed for Joint Emergency Management Service, Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue HQ, South Park Avenue, Lincoln,LN5 8EL

Version 2 with effect from:

30th January 2012

Review date January 2013


Name Address Contact

Number (s) Email Address

Cllr David Birkett 01522 703464 [email protected]

Cllr Chris Hewis 01522 703047

07919 860384

[email protected]

Cllr Susan Speirs 01522 800698

07771917282

[email protected]

Cllr Mick Brown 01522 702200

07977641920

[email protected]

Joint Emergency Management Service

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue HQ South Park Avenue Lincoln LN5 8EL

01522 582220 [email protected]

2. Record of Amendments Plan History

RECORD OF AMENDMENTS / REVISIONS TO PLAN

Date

Details of amendments / revisions

Amended / revised by

12 July 2010 Version 1 Emergency Plan (Second Edition) issued

Emergency Plan Committee

1st April 2011 Plan amended to include flood plan information

Mrs. L. Gibbs (Acting Clerk)

10th Oct 2011 Plan updated to include School information, Mission statement and contacts list

Mrs. L. Gibbs (Acting Clerk)

5th Dec 2011 Flood plan update Mrs. L. Gibbs (Clerk)

11th Jan 2012 Plan sent to JEMS for consultation and review

Mrs. l. Gibbs (Clerk)

24th Jan 2012 Plan updated to Version 2 template by JEMS

Mr Steve Eason-Harris (Emergency Planning Officer – JEMS)


3. Activation This plan can be activated by the Community on advice of the Community Emergency Team or the Lincolnshire Joint Emergency Management Service. Where the decision to activate the plan is taken by the community, then the Joint Emergency Management Service and District Council should be advised of that decision. If the plan is activated by the joint Emergency Management Service (JEMS) insurance falls to Lincolnshire County Council, indemnity forms will need to be signed. If the Community Emergency and Flood Plan is activated by the Parish Council, insurance falls within the individual Parish policy (please check with your insurance broker) . 3.1 Telephone number contacts are: a. Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council Contact Numbers:

(1) Working Hours 01522 703912

(2) Outside Normal Hours 07824 539413

b. West Lindsey District Council



3.1 Telephone number contacts continued: c. Lincolnshire County Council Joint Emergency Management Service



d. Environment Agency



St Andrews Community Centre, William Street, Saxilby will be used to co-ordinate community actions when Community Emergency & Flood plan is activated by the Emergency Team Leader 01522 703912 or 07824 539413; Louise Gibbs. Community Emergency Box contents details can be found in Annex b of this plan. Incident Communication is by means of the cascade on page 8 of this document.


Activation Cascade Tree

Community Emergency Team Leader

Louise Gibbs 07824 539413

Deputy Community Emergency Team

Leader Cllr Peter Odam 07793 732912

Senior Community Flood Warden

Paul Derry 07824 539414

Community

Emergency Team Member

Cllr Ray Scott 07799 373227

Community


Cllr Peter Walton 07969 257101

Community

Emergency Team Members

Cllr David Birkett 07813 951829

Community


Cllr Charles Allen 07795 010266

Community


Cllr Peter Walker 07975 800084

Not to be published

Community


Cllr Chris Hewis 07919 860384

Community


Cllr David Cotton 07944 669166

Community


Cllr Ian Willox 07850 616448

Community


Glenda Froggatt 07950 543104

Neighbourhood Watch

Community


Pauline Clifton 07786 998377

Community

Flood Warden Simon Gelder

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Flood Warden Mark Deeny

Joint Emergency Management Service

01522 582220 01522 582238 Ask for Emergency Planning Duty Officer

Environment Agency Incident Room

0800 807060

Lincolnshire Police

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4.0 Community Emergency Team The personnel listed below have agreed to be a member of the Community Emergency Team. Insert contact details below.

Name \ Address

Telephone Number

Team Leader Mrs Louise Gibbs Insert Address

07824 539413

Deputy Leader Cllr Peter Odam Insert address

07793 732912


4.1 Community Emergency Team Members Community members willing to assist and be a member of the Emergency Team. Insert details below.

Name \ Address

Telephone Number

Nominated Community / Flood Wardens and back up vol unteers

Paul Derry (Senior Community Flood Warden) Insert Address

07824 539414

Simon Gelder Insert Address

Insert Details Here

Mark Deeny Insert Address

Insert Details Here


Emergency Team Members Cllr Ray Scott

07799 373227

Cllr Peter Walton

07969 257101

Cllr David Birkett

07813 951829

Cllr Charles Allen

07795 010266

Cllr David Cotton (Person of Faith)

07944 669166

Cllr Ian Willox

07850 616448

Cllr Chris Hewis

07919 860384

Cllr Peter Walker

07975 800084 Not for Publication

Gloria Froggatt

07950 543104 Neighbourhood Watch – Vulnerable People

Pauline Clifton

07786 998377


5.0 Registered Environment Agency Flood Warnings Which Environment Agency flood warnings are your community emergency team registered to receive? Insert details in the box below if appropriate. For more information on flood warnings call Floodline on 0845 9881188.

Flood warnings

Name Flood warning area description Quick dial number

Flood Watch Reference Number: 350921281 Louise Gibbs

General alert concerning flooding from rivers, streams, ditches, watercourses, estuaries and the sea


5.1 Local Flood Warning Trigger / Location of Risk / Source of Flooding Local flooding trigger points are abnormally high water levels, Flood warnings etc. Insert your local trigger point (s) in the box below .i.e. when water reaches the bottom of the bridge.

Local Flood Trigger Points / Locations of Risk / So urce of Flooding

Trigger Area Number Location of Risk Source of Flooding Direction of Flooding Impact (if known)

Insert Local trigger Flood Alert What it means: Flooding is possible Be Prepared When it’s Used: Two hours to two days in advance of flooding What to do: Be Prepared to act on your flood plan

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Bridge Street Saxilby

Fossdyke Navigation, Surface water flooding, Flash Flooding

Insert Local trigger Flood Warning What it means: Flooding is expected immediate action is required When it’s used: Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding What to do: Move family, pets and valuables to a safe place

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Queensway Saxilby





Insert Local trigger Severe Flood Warning What it means: Severe flooding. Danger to life When it’s used: When flooding poses a significant threat to life What to do: Stay in a safe place with means of escape.

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West Bank Saxilby



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Mill Lane Saxilby






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Foss Dyke Gardens Saxilby



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William Street Saxilby



5.2 Locations of Flood risk / Flood Warnings Area Number Trigger Point Local Actions Notes & Timescales

Insert Area Number (from previous page)

Insert Trigger point (from previous page) Example: Flood Alert

Prepare a flood kit of essential items. Monitor water levels and the flood forecast on the Environment Agency’s website

Insert how long this will take to put in place. Notes: Downhill from the east Continue to call Floodline 0845 9881188 for updates using your quick dial code. Start checking river levels on the Environment Agency’s website www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood

Insert Area Number (from previous page

Insert Trigger point (from previous page) Example: Flood Warning

Notify Community Emergency Team, Vulnerable people in the community and put volunteers on standby. Emergency Services, Emergency Team, Neighbouring Parishes. Keep flood kits ready, Turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, Put flood protection in place Sandbagging vulnerable people contacting those that can help with vulnerable groups 4 x 4 vehicles.

Insert how long this will take to put in place Notes: Move pets, vehicles, food, valuables and other items to safety. Put sandbags or floorboards in place, prepare to help turn off gas & electricity off if safe, be prepared to help evacuate vulnerable people from their homes. Contact the Incident Communications Service line on 0800 807060 to report flooding.

Insert Area Number (from previous page

Insert Trigger point (from previous page) Example: Severe Flood Warning

Be ready should you need to evacuate homes, businesses. Co-operate with the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger If your community has suffered flooding, notify insurance companies as soon as possible.

Insert how long this will take to put in place Notes: As above plus frequent contact with JEMS and the Incident Communications Service 0800 807060 to report further flooding.


5.3 Environment Agency Flood map This map demonstrates the area at risk of flooding in your community, assuming no defences exist. The map only indicates the extent and likelihood of flooding from rivers or the sea. It should also be remembered that flooding may occur from other sources such as surface water sewers, road drainage, etc.


The map below highlights areas that have been identified from historic flooding records as potential trigger points for the activation of this plan (See 5.1Trigger points for further details). It does not in any way suggest flooding will occur at these locations. As with the previous map, it only indicates the likelihood of flooding from rivers should there be no defence systems in place.

KEY Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6


6. Other Local Emergencies/Local Actions Any local emergency information and local actions can be included below. Please populate this table with your own community’s local actions. Refer to Annex D for further information.

Emergency

Cause or impact

Local Action or Response

Fire Get out / Stay out / Call the Fire brigade (999) out Do not return to the property until you are advised it is safe to do so

Loss of Electricity Sustained power outage Keep a supply of torches, batteries or use windup versions. Ensure vulnerable people safe. Although candles and matches are an alternative, these can potentially become fire hazards

Contamination of Water supply

For example, during or after flooding Only use drinking water from clean water sources such as designated water bowsers. Keep a supply of bottled water to distribute. Contact your local water authority for further information

Sewerage Flooding Do not venture out into flood water Ensure children are made aware of the dangers Always ensure you clean down using clean water and soap

Plane crash Light aircraft crashed near village Call 999, go in \ stay in \ tune in Cooperate with the emergency services

Pandemic Flu Maintain catch it \ bin it \ kill it campaign

Major Road Accident Call 999

Heavy Snowfall Some difficulties were experienced during 2010/11

Ensure vulnerable people are warm and safe, arrange to clear pavements in most effected areas. Tune into your local radio station for more up-to-date information


7. Vulnerable People There are a number of groups of people, property and or locations in the community who, in a crisis, should be considered as potentially vulnerable. List vulnerable people, properties and/or locations where early assistance may be required. For example: A care home The table below is not for internet use or circulat ion to non emergency team members.

Vulnerable people / Property / Locations

Name

Address

Contact number(s)

Assistance Required

Wispington House 41 Mill Lane Saxilby 01522 703012 Special Needs Residents, assisted evacuation.

The Old Rectory Sturton Road, Saxilby 01522 702346 Infirmity, hearing and mobility issues. Assisted evacuation.

Oaklands Residential Home Manor Road Elderly Care home, assisted evacuation

Sunflowers Nursery Church Lane Saxilby 01522 702155 Under 5’s

Foss Dyke Gardens Residents

Mrs Glenda Froggatt

Neighbourhood Watch

07950 543104 Neighbourhood Watch

Skyes Lane Residents TBA

Saxilby Church of England Primary School

High Field Road, Saxilby 01522 702669 Primary School children


Annex a

Community Map The map below is a small scale map of Saxilby with Ingleby Parish from the air which clearly shows the community. Large scale and more detailed Ordinance Survey Maps are available for use in the event of an emergency. Please contact the Joint Emergency Management Service for further information. Mapping shows: a) Main routes into the community are by road the A57 b) Locations for the Community Emergency Team ‘Headquarters’ will be decided by the by the Community Emergency Team at the time of need depending on the emergency incident. c) Mobile coverage: Insert Details Here. Any known mobile phone blackou t spots in the community should be recorded here. d) Potential locations for helicopter landing zones (clear from trees, buildings, power lines and other vertical obstructions) have been identified. These are as follows: Recreation Memorial Field; William Street. Mill Lan e Playing Fields, Mill Lane; Westcroft Green, Westcroft Drive. See Blue identifi cation marks on the following map. e) Possible locations for Community Emergency Accommodation have been identified and are listed in Annex b. f) Telecommunication: There is an O2 transmitter just off Mill Lane; T Mo bile off Church Lane; Vodafone and Orange between Saxilby and Disney Nook – locations highlig hted in red on the following map. g) Water assets: None known to date


Community Map

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A57

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= Identified potential Landing Zones

= Mobile Phone

Equipment sites


Annex b

Community Resources This annex contains as much information as you can provide. Insert details in the table, this may include:

• Local volunteers • 4x4 owner/drivers • First Aiders • Doctors • Child care professionals • Teachers • Dentists • Vets • Farmers • People with equipment such as submersible pumps / chain saws etc • RAYNET (Radio Amateurs’ Emergency Network)

Please identify and list as many resources as are available in your community on the table below. The community resources table’s are not for interne t use or circulation to non emergency team members.


Community Resources

Name

Contact

Equipment

Personnel

First Aid

Vehicles (4x4, Boats etc)

Storage

St Andrews Community Centre

01522 703912 07824 539413

Hall, Catering (Food & Drink)

NO Yes No Yes

Co-op Store 01522 702230 Groceries

Filling station Otters Bridge

01522 703290 Fuel

Mr C Williams Builder

07958 619630 Building materials Yes No Van No

Mr Nick Wright Builder 07941 927704 Building materi als Yes No Van No

Mr Kevin Boulter Joiner 07742 572166 Building mater ials Yes No Van NO

Mr Paul Atkinson Plumber

01522 853166 Plumbing materials Yes No Van No

Mr Stuart Bloxholme 07852 108123 Haulage company Ye s No Vans No


Name

Contact

Equipment

Personnel

First Aid


Storage

Mr Ian Willox 07850 616448 Trailers; Generators No No Tractors No

Mr Roy Siddall 07961 378245 Trailers; Ladders No N o 4x4 vehicle No

Mr Paul Derry Warden

07824 539414 Chainsaw No No No No

Mr Dave Fry 07737 8337077 Electrician No No No No

Mr Keith Dutch Village Hall

01522 702320 Village Hall No No No No

School 01522 702669 Hall No No No No

Wispington House Residential Care Home

01522 703012 Accommodation and shelter

Yes Yes No No

Anglers Pub 01522 702200 Beverages & Shelter Yes No No No

St Botolphs Church 01522 702427 Shelter No No No No


Name

Contact

Equipment

Personnel

First Aid


Storage

Methodist Church 01522 703700 Shelter No No No No

Canal View B&B 01522 704475 Accommodation No No No No

Orchard Cottage 01522 703192 Accommodation No No No No


Community Resources

Buildings / Key Holders and Accommodation

Building Address

Key Holder

Telephone

Comments

Parish Office Louise Gibbs 01522 703912 07824 539413

Clerk to the Council

Village Hall Mr Keith Jubb 01522 703764 Caretaker

Community Rooms Louise Gibbs 01522 703912 07824 539413

Methodist Church Rev Jo Lightowler 01522 703700

St Botolphs Church Rev Prosser 01522 702427

Primary School Mrs Cathie Paine 01522 702669

School Manager Mrs Debra Moore 01522 702669


Neighbouring Parish contacts

Other Resources A list of reputable contractors / building supplies and local businesses that may be called upon for materials or assistance during and after an emergency. Name

Type of business

Contact details

Comments

Parish

Name

Telephone

Comments

Skellingthorpe Parish Council Mrs Caroline Wilkins on 01522 683061 Clerk to the council

Sturton Parish Council Yvonne Clark 01427 625364 Cl erk to the council


Community Emergency Box The community emergency box is held by the Community Emergency Team Leader and includes the following items. Please review he contents of the emergency box at least twice a year to ensure all items are correct and functional. Replace any defective items immediately. The Community Emergency Team leader can be contacted on 01522 703912 or0 7824 539413. Item Number

Item

Checked

Review date

1 Master Community Emergency & Flood Plan

Checked by … Insert Date

2 Maps of community Checked by … Insert Date

3 Keys to relief buildings Checked by … Insert Date

4 Telephone numbers of BT lines in relief buildings


5 Copy of Electoral Roll Checked by … Insert Date

6 Telephone Directory / Yellow pages


7 Vulnerable peoples list Checked by … Insert Date

8 Floodline Booklet Checked by … Insert Date

9 Pens, Note Paper Checked by … Insert Date

10 Torch and spare batteries Checked by … Insert Date

11 Emergency Diary Checked by … Insert Date

12 How to get tea, Coffee etc Checked by … Insert Date


Annex c

Useful Contact Numbers and Websites

Emergency Services Routine Numbers

Lincolnshire Police 01522 532222

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue 01522 582222

East Midlands Ambulance Services 0115 8845000

Environment Agency

Floodline (24hrs) 0845 988 1188 Incident Hotline (24hrs) to report flooding or pollution incidents 0800 807060

Lincolnshire County Council

Main Number 01522 552222 Joint Emergency Management Service (working hours only) Joint Emergency Management Service (out of hours)

01522 582220 01522 582238

Highways & Planning 01522 782070 Adult Social Care 01522 782155


Lincolnshire County Council

Children’s Social Care 01522 782111 Carers Support Team 01522 782224 Schools Transport 01522 782020 Community Safety 01522 782050 Education 01522 782030 Library Services 01522 782010

District Council

Main Number: 01427 676676

Out of Hours: 01427 613960

Utility Companies

Electricity 0800 0568090

Gas 0800 111999

Water 08457 145145


Useful Websites

Lincolnshire Police www.lincs.police.uk/

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LFR/

East Midlands Ambulance Service www.emas.nhs.uk/

Environment Agency www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Maritime and Coastguard Agency www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-home

West Lindsey District Council

www.west-lindsey.gov.uk

BBC News On-Line www.bbc.co.uk/news

Health Direct www.publichealthdirect.co.uk/

DEFRA www.defra.gov.uk/

Health Protection Agency www.hpa.org.uk/


District contact details

District

Telephone Number

Website

Boston Borough Council

01205 314200

www.boston.gov.uk

City of Lincoln Council

01522 881188

www.lincoln.gov.uk

East Lindsey District Council

01507 601111

www.e-lindsey.gov.uk

North Kesteven District Council

01529 414155

www.n-kesteven.gov.uk

South Kesteven District Council

01476 406080

www.southkesteven.gov.uk

South Holland District Council

01775 761161

www.sholland.gov.uk

West Lindsey District Council

01427 676676

www.west-lindsey.gov.uk


Annex d

Actions Community response to flooding Community/Parish appointed flood wardens’ are best suited to completing this information. Please contact either Melanie Byrne at the Environment Agency (01522 785033) or Steve Eason-Harris at the Joint Emergency Management Service on (01522) 580322 for further details. Training, seminars and workshops are held frequently to ensure flood wardens have up-to-date information regarding flood risk. Upon completion, flood wardens will be supplied with all equipment necessary to carry out their duties. All flood wardens and communities in flood risk areas should register to receive Floodline Warnings Direct. Please call Melanie Byrne on 01522 785033 or email [email protected] if you’re unsure of your registration. The system is free of charge and ensures that when the Environment Agency issues warnings for your area you will receive them to your chosen telephone number (s), via fax, text, email and pager. Sandbags During a flooding event the Local Authority will attempt to deliver sandbags to properties occupied by vulnerable people within the flood warning zone directly e.g. elderly people or disabilities and those without their own transport etc. Other groups will be asked to collect sandbags either from designated distribution points identified in public literature or from local radio broadcasts, from each local authority or from local builder’s merchants. You are advised to contact your District Council for advice on obtaining sand and sandbags (see table below). No charge will be made for sandbags issued by the Local Authority during a flood. However, costs will be recorded for possible financial recovery by the Local Authority from central Government. Sandbags will not be provided to protect gardens, outbuildings or garages . The Local Authority will not accept responsibility for the placement of sandbags, except at locations where people have disabilities or other special needs (keep your plans up to date). Clean Up The local authority will not be responsible for the disposal of contaminated sandbags following a flood apart from sandbags issued to vulnerable groups as mentioned above. Information will be provided on the most appropriate method of disposal but once issued the sandbags become the property of the occupier or organisation.


Community response to isolation 1. Purpose The purpose of this section is to outline the impact of the isolation of the community and the responses available. 2. Risk of Isolation Isolation may be caused by severe weather, flooding, road/bridge failure, specific local or regional restrictions. 3. Effects of Isolation The immediate effects of isolation will be that the community is cut off from outside assistance for a period of time and that movement within the community may be difficult. There may be the loss of a number of mains services (utilities). 4. Response Community response should be implemented in line with the main community plan together with any actions required for the specific risks to the community only after it is confirmed that the emergency servi ces arrival is delayed or not guaranteed as a result of incidents elsewhere in the county taking first priority. 5. Movement within the community The ability to move about the community is essential if assistance is to be given to vulnerable persons and others in need. For example, the clearing of pathways may be a high priority as will access to isolated or vulnerable parts of the community. Equipment and transport which may be available to support the community in this task is listed in Annex b .

Community response to loss of main services 1. Purpose The purpose of this section is to detail the implications of the loss of main services (utilities) and how the impact of the loss may be minimised. 2. Response Community response should be implemented in line with the main community plan supplemented by any actions in the specific risks to the community covered in the specific community sections (e.g. flooding etc) and with reference to the resources listed in Annex b .


Communications 3. Loss of Communications - Internal Response The loss of normal telephone landline or mobile telephones may be related to other, more significant crises. The loss of the telephone system in itself may not represent a significant threat other than to those classed as vulnerable within the community. If telephones are affected and road traffic is not moving freely, communications within the community may be undertaken through couriers carrying written or verbal messages. Volunteer community couriers will be identified and co-ordinated by the community emergency team 4. Loss of Communications - External Response Communications outside the community can be maintained by physical contact and by the use of any amateur radios within the community supplemented by any Lincolnshire Radio Amateur Network (RAYNET) facilities which may be available within or outside the community. RAYNET resources will be co-ordinated by Lincolnshire Joint Emergency Management Service. 5. Internet Home computers generally have access to the internet as a source of information and communication via e-mail or internet phone facilities. Some computers may also be radio wave-enabled and be able to access the authorities and emergency services without reliance on the normal telephone service providers. Provided that mains or battery power is available these facilities should be used to establish and maintain communications links. Home computer users are too numerous to list here, but a list of computers with specific, useful facilities could be compiled at the start of a relevant crisis. 6. Radio and Television It may be necessary to have national and local radio and television stations monitored. In the event of mains power loss, reliance will be on battery powered and wind up sets. Residents with radios are too numerous to list here, but a list could be compiled at the start of a relevant crisis and a ‘listening roster’ compiled. Car radios provide another means of contact outside the community. Frequencies • BBC Radio Lincolnshire 94.9 FM & 1368 AM • Lincs FM 102.2 • Smooth FM 106.6


• BBC Radio Nottingham 95.5 FM & 103.8 FM • Rutland Radio 107.2 & 97.4 FM • BBC Radio Humberside 95.9 & 1485 AM • BBC Radio Cambridgeshire 96 FM & 95.7 FM • Hereward FM 102.7 • Lite FM 106.8 FM Loss of other main services 7. The loss of electricity can have a knock-on effect on all other mains services ranging from heating circuits through cooking facilities to water pumping services. The situation will be assessed by the community emergency team at the time and a suitable response made using the resources contained in this plan. If the telephones are not affected, and road traffic is moving freely, contact should be made with the service supplier(s) to: (1). Report the loss of a service. (2). Obtain an estimate time of service recommencement. (3). Inform and update members of the community who are affected. If reconnection is likely to be delayed, the supplier(s) should be asked to activate their emergency measures, commencing with those assessed as vulnerable, to help the community until the resumption of normal services. Consideration should be given to employing the privately owned generators if possible to provide power where it is most needed; these are listed in Annex b of this plan.

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