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Haconby and Stainfield Community Emergency Plan Version 2.03 DRAFT

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Community of Haconby & Stainfield

EMERGENCY PLAN

Parishes and Communities working together

Issue 2.03 valid until 28th April 2014 (DRAFT)


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Contents Haconby & Stainfield Community Emergency Plan Foreword ................................................................................ 3 Local Hazards & Threats ........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Community Landmarks ........................................................................................................................................ 8 1. Distribution List ................................................................................................................................................ 9 2. Record of Amendments ................................................................................................................................. 10 3. Activation ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Telephone number contacts ................................................................................................................ 10 4.0 Community Emergency Team ...................................................................................................................... 13

4.1 Community Emergency Team Members .............................................................................................. 13 5.0 Registered Environment Agency Flood Warnings ......................................................................................... 14

5.1 Local Flood Warning Trigger / Location of Risk / Source of Flooding ......... Error! Bookmark not defined. 5.2 Locations of Flood risk / Flood Warnings .................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 5.3 Environment Agency Flood maps ........................................................................................................ 14

6. Other Local Emergencies/Local Actions ......................................................................................................... 15 7. Vulnerable People ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Annex a ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Community Map ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Community Map ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Annex b ............................................................................................................................................................ 19 Community Resources .................................................................................................................................. 19 Community Resources .................................................................................................................................. 21 Buildings / Key Holders and Accommodation ................................................................................................. 21 Neighbouring Parish contacts ........................................................................................................................ 22 Other Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Community Emergency Box .......................................................................................................................... 23

Annex c ............................................................................................................................................................ 24 Useful Contact Numbers and Websites ......................................................................................................... 24 District contact details ................................................................................................................................... 27

Annex d ............................................................................................................................................................ 28 Actions ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 Community response to flooding ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Sandbags .......................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Clean Up ........................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Community response to isolation ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Community response to loss of main services ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

This Plan should be read in conjunction with ‘Community Emergency & Flood Plan Guidance’. To obtain a copy please contact the Lincolnshire Joint Emergency Management Service on Lincoln 01522 580322 or email

[email protected]

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Haconby & Stainfield Community Emergency Plan

Foreword

SITUATION Haconby and Stainfield. Haconby and Stainfield are villages in a civil parish in the South

Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. They lie on the western edge of the Lincolnshire Fens, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Bourne. Both are just off the A15, Haconby to the east and Stainfield to the west. Parish matters are dealt with by Haconby and Stainfield Parish Council (H&SPC), in co-ordination with Bourne and Billingborough Neighbourhood Policing Panel (B&BNPP), South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) and Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) as necessary. Parish Boundaries. The civil parish extends northwards to just north of the A15-B1177 junction, skirting the southern edge of Dunsby Hall Farm. The parish boundary extends due east, along the Hacconby Lode drain over Hacconby Fen, following Hacconby Drove to the south. To the north is the parish of Dunsby and Dunsby Fen. It reaches the South Forty-Foot Drain. The parish boundary (also with Pinchbeck and South Holland follows this drain for just under a mile south. It then follows Lane Dike due west which crosses the Car Dyke just north of Cardyke Farm. The parish boundary crosses the A15 next to a transmitter and extends westwards to reach the north of Spring Wood, where it meets the large parish of Edenham. Just south of Thorny Wood it meets the parish of Dunsby. The parish boundary follows the southern edge of Dunsby Wood, crossing the Stainfield-Kirkby Underwood road just north of Stainfield spa1. Risks and Emergency. Haconby and Stainfield are not at significant risk of flooding from

rivers, and are not within the extent of extreme flood shown in the Environment Agency’s website2. There is therefore no assessment of flood risk for Haconby and Stainfield. The parish is potentially vulnerable to isolation caused by severe weather and loss of main services – electricity, water and communications. An emergency could impact on either or both communities in the parish in a number of ways:

Death or injury of people

Loss of homes, businesses and/or community buildings

Disruption to road, rail or air transport networks

Disruption to utilities such as electricity, water, gas and telephone networks

Disruption to supply of goods and services

Isolation or evacuation of residents

Large scale media focus Statutory Responsibility. There is no statutory responsibility for parish councils to plan for, or

respond to, emergencies in their locality. However it is good practice to identify hazards and make simple plans on how individuals and communities within the parish might assist themselves and support the emergency services should an emergency occur. AIM The aim of this plan is to enable H&SPC and the residents of Haconby and Stainfield to co-ordinate the immediate and local response to an emergency, in support of the emergency services, local authorities, utilities and other organisations as appropriate, in order to safeguard life, alleviate distress and preserve property.

1 Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haconby.

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RESPONSE

Principles. The local community is not trained, equipped, empowered or resourced to carry out the functions of the emergency services. Community response should focus on looking after the welfare of people within the community members in times of crisis. Activation. This plan can be activated by the Community on advice of the Community

Emergency Management Team (CEMT), SKDC’s Emergency Planning Officer and the Lincolnshire Joint Emergency Management Service (JEMS). If the community decides to activate the plan, CEMT will advise JEMS and SKDC. Factors influencing activation:

Notification by local emergency responders, local authorities or member(s) of the public.

Media messages. RESOURCES

Volunteers. Communities and individuals often help each other during times of need. Such help includes checking on elderly neighbours, delivering food and medication, and supporting the vulnerable. Individuals and groups willing to volunteer during a crisis, and, the skills, resources and equipment they could provide should be known. Tools and Equipment. Tools and equipment (such as farm tractors, chainsaws and pumping

equipment) and people qualified to operate them may be required in an emergency. Supplies. In an emergency, supplies of food, water and fuel may become difficult to obtain.

H&SPC may need to enlist support from local businesses to maintain supplies. Transport. 4x4’s, minibuses, taxis, high axle farm vehicles and trailers can all be useful during

an emergency, and H&SPC may need to co-ordinate use of transport. Vehicle owners must be properly licensed and insured to use their vehicles in this manner. Buildings and Places of Safety. It may be necessary to move people out of dangerous

situations to places of safety where people could potentially shelter until assistance arrives. H&SPC should be aware of potential places of safety, and be prepared to seek permission from property owners and key holders if the use of such places is required. MANAGEMENT Risk Assessment. H&SPC will consider the following risks:

Infrastructure Risks. Main roads, bridges and transport hubs, as well as industrial estates, farms, sewage plants, electricity sub-stations and any other premises, businesses or buildings that may pose a risk.

Social Risks. Known vulnerable people / groups in the community, such as:

o People without access to transport o People with limited mobility o Language barriers o Learning disabilities o Holiday makers or travelling communities

Environmental Risks. Areas prone to pluvial flooding or known to suffer badly during

extreme winter weather, such as:

o Access blocked by drifting snow


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o Sites of importance, such as sites of special scientific interest (SSI) or historical importance

Communications. Response to emergencies is usually more effective if it is managed at an

appropriate level. To do this, H&SPC will involve as many people from the two communities as possible, to enable local support for the management process. The more people know about the plan, how it works, and potential roles and responsibilities within the plan, the more resilient the community will become in the event of an emergency. The community emergency and flood plan will include information and contacts that will:

Provide a co-ordinated response from the local community

Identify key contacts and resources within the locality that may assist the community should an evacuation be necessary

Identify local hazards within the community

Identify the locations of vulnerable groups of people that may require additional assistance in an emergency

Assist with keeping the community up-to-date with information Community Emergency Management Team (CEMT). CEMT champions H&SPC’s

emergency planning and co-ordinates community response with emergency services, local authority, health, utility companies and other organisations/agencies. CEMT works on behalf of H&SPC and enables communication on emergency planning between communities, H&SPC and SKDC. Its co-ordinator is a member of H&SPC and acts as the community spokesperson when dealing with emergency services and other agencies’ incident commanders. Liaison and Mutual Aid. H&SPC liaison with neighbouring parish/town/community groups that

have or are in the process of developing community emergency and flood plans is a key function. During times of uncertainty, H&SPC may be in a position to offer help and support if its communities are unaffected, or it may seek support if it requires assistance. At the individual level, neighbours may assist neighbours in times of need. Insurance. H&SPC Emergency Plan belongs to its two communities and H&SPC will ensure, through LCC, the correct level of indemnity cover for all volunteers working on behalf of the community during an emergency. Points:

H&SPC will not put itself or any individual at risk when preparing or updating its plan.

In the event that the local authority activates the H&SPC plan or directs your volunteer working, indemnity will fall under the LCC Indemnity Policy. Each member of H&SPC CEG will be required to agree and sign the relevant forms.

More information about indemnity insurance is at: http://www.abi.org.uk/

http://www.abi.org.uk/


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Local Hazards & Threats Assessed in Risk for Haconby & Stainfield FLOODING: Low risk - Haconby and Stainfield are not at significant risk of flooding from rivers,

and are not within the extent of extreme flood shown in the Environment Agency’s website

3. There is therefore no assessment of flood risk for Haconby and

Stainfield. FIRE:

Low risk – no significant incidents in recent years.

LOSS OF ELECTRICITY: Power cuts not frequent, but have occurred affecting the whole area

LOSS OF WATER SUPPLY: Low risk – no significant incidents in recent years.

CONTAMINATION OF WATER SUPPLY:


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PLANE CRASH:

Very low risk – no significant incidents.

OIL TANKER EXPLOSION / CRASH:


AVIAN FLU:


EARTHQUAKE:

Low risk – St Andrew’s Church spire required repair after earthquake on 27 February 2008.

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

Name Details/Address Contact Number (s)

Email Address

Alan Williams Chair H&SPC

Tony Anders Deputy Chair H&SPC

Brian Blackbourn

Colin Campbell

Richard Dixon-Warren CEMT Co-ordinator

Martin Prince

Helen Deacon Clerk H&SPC

Frances Cartwright SKDC

Sue Woolley LCC

Steve Eason-Harris JEMS Lincolnshire Fire& Rescue South Park Avenue Lincoln LN5 8EL

This plan is a controlled document which contains information to be used during an emergency incident affecting the community of Haconby & Stainfield 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 2000, any information of a predominately personal nature, which would conflict with the Data Protection Act and information of a highly confidential nature that would not be in the public interest to disclose, will be exempt from release to the general public. However any enquiry will be treated on a case by case basis. Within the plan 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 2.03 with effect from: DRAFT

15 November 2012

Review date March 2014


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2. Record of Amendments Plan History

RECORD OF AMENDMENTS / REVISIONS TO PLAN

Date

Details of amendments / revisions

Amended / revised by

24 Sep 2011 Creation of Community & Flood Plan Richard Dixon-Warren

06 Nov 2011 Community & Flood Plan first Parish Circulation

Richard Dixon-Warren

22 Feb 2012 Sent to Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils


22 Feb 2012 Sent to the Joint Emergency Management Service for consultation

Steve Eason-Harris

5th March 2012 Version 2.02 (DRAFT) returned to

Community Emergency Group for amendments

Steve Eason-Harris

11 June 2012 Version 2.02 (DRAFT) received by Community Emergency Group


14 November 2012

Parish Council agreement to post Version 2.03 on the Parish website for comment and to seek community volunteers

Haconby and Stainfield Parish Council

02 December 2012

Version 2.03 circulated to Parish Council for posting on Parish website


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 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. Haconby & Stainfield Parish Council Contact Numbers:

(1) Working Hours 01778 570650

(2) Outside Normal Hours 01778 570650

b. South Kesteven District Council




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



d. Environment Agency



The Community Emergency Team will meet in the event of an emergency. Location and facilities to be established will depend on the requirements of the emergency. Community Emergency Box contents details can be found in Annex b of this plan

Incident Communication is by means of the cascade on page 13 of this document.


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Activation Cascade Tree

Community Emergency Team Leader Alan Williams

Deputy Community Emergency Team Leader

Tony Anders

Community Emergency Team

Member Richard Dixon-Warren


Members Volunteer sought


Members Volunteer sought


Member Volunteer sought

Joint Emergency Management Service 01522 582220

01522 582238 Ask for Emergency Planning Duty Officer

Environment Agency Incident Room 0800 807060

Lincolnshire Police 101


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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

Alan Williams

Deputy Leader

Tony Anders

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


Volunteer sought

Insert Details

Volunteer sought

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5.0 Registered Environment Agency Flood Warnings Haconby and Stainfield are not registered to receive Environment Agency flood warnings. For more information on flood warnings call Floodline on 0845 9881188.

5.3 Environment Agency Flood maps 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.


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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 affected areas. Tune into your local radio station for more up-to-date information


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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 circulation to non-emergency team members.

Vulnerable people / Property / Locations

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Address

Contact number(s)

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Annex a

Community Map The map below is a small scale map of Haconby & Stainfield from the air which clearly shows the community. Large scale and more detailed Ordnance 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 – east off A15 via West Road or, from Morton, High Street – Hacconby Lane – Hall Road to

Haconby, and west of A15 along West Road to Stainfield. 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. ‘Default setting’ is the ‘Hare and Hounds’ public house. c) Mobile coverage: ‘Black Spots’ for mobile phones with some service providers in the following area (s):

O2: Chapel Street, Haconby, adjacent to the fen. Hare & Hounds Public House.

Vodafone: information awaited.

Other: information awaited. d) Potential locations for helicopter landing zones (clear from trees, buildings, power lines and other vertical obstructions) have been identified. These are as follows:

Fen farmland to east of Haconby, subject to crops planted.

Farmland between Haconby and Stainfield, west of A15. e) Possible locations for Community Emergency Accommodation have been identified and are listed in Annex b. f) Telecommunication: Microwave tower adjacent A15 layby, grid TF 093248.

g) Water assets: Structure on Chapel Street, grid TF 108255.


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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 tables are not for internet use or circulation to non-emergency team members.

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Community Resources

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Equipment

Personnel

First Aid

Vehicles (4x4, Boats etc)

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Community Resources

Buildings / Key Holders and Accommodation

Building Address

Key Holder

Telephone

Comments



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

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Contact details

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Parish

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Telephone

Comments

Dunsby

Morton

Kirkby Underwood



Community Emergency Box

The community emergency box is held by the Community Emergency Team Leader and includes the following items. The contents of the emergency box will be regularly checked to ensure all items are correct and functional.

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Item

Checked

Review date

1 Insert Details for example: 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

Checked by … Insert Date

5 Copy of Electoral Roll Checked by … Insert Date

6 Telephone Directory / Yellow pages Checked by … Insert Date

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

South Kesteven District Council

Main Number: 01476 406080

Out of Hours: 01476 590044

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


www.southkesteven.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/

http://www.lincs.police.uk/

http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LFR/

http://www.emas.nhs.uk/

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-home

http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/

http://www.publichealthdirect.co.uk/

http://www.defra.gov.uk/

http://www.hpa.org.uk/


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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


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

http://www.boston.gov.uk/

http://www.lincoln.gov.uk/

http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/

http://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/

http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/

http://www.sholland.gov.uk/

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Annex d

Actions – Community Response

Purpose. The purpose of this annex is to outline the impact of the isolation of the community, and the loss of mains services or

communications, the responses available and how the impact may be minimised. Events may occur singly or in combination, which may complicate responses and the ability to minimise their impact. Response. Community response should be implemented to support the Emergency Services, or if the Emergency Services’ arrival is

delayed or not guaranteed as a result of incidents elsewhere in the county taking first priority. Situations will be assessed by CEMT at the time and a suitable response made, ideally using resources outlined in this plan. Isolation Risk. Isolation may be caused by severe weather, or specific local or regional restrictions.

Impact. The community may be cut off from outside assistance for a period of time and movement within the community may be difficult.

Response. The ability to move about the community is essential if assistance is to be given to vulnerable persons and others in need.

Clearing of pathways may be a high priority, as may access to isolated or vulnerable parts of the community. Equipment and transport which may be available to support the community in this task is at Annex B. Community Response to Loss of Main Services

Risk. Mains Services (electricity, water and gas) are not generally vulnerable to failure, but impact of such failure is high. Impact. The loss of electricity may affect supply other mains services and cut off access to heat, light and/or water, which may be a threat to

vulnerable people, groups or locations. Response.

Community Action. If the telephones are not affected, and road traffic is moving freely, contact should be made with the service

supplier(s) to report the loss of a service, obtain an estimated time of service recommencement, and inform and update members of the community who are affected.

Supplier Action. If reconnection is likely to be delayed, the supplier(s) should be asked to activate their emergency measures,

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Local Resilience. 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.

Communications Risk. Communications (telephones, Internet, radio and TV) may be lost as a result of a power failure, which may in turn be the consequence

of severe weather, and may be related to other, more significant crises. Impact. The ability to communicate and to have access to the media is important to most people most of the time, and may be essential in an

emergency. Response.

Loss of Communications – Internal Response. 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 may be activated and co-ordinated by CEMT.

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 but the Lincolnshire Joint Emergency Management Service.

Loss of Internet. If home Internet links are affected by telephone or power failure, temporary assistance may be provided through

volunteers with 3G technology. It may be possible to establish a temporary ‘Internet Café’ in the community to effect this, and this will be co-ordinated through CEMT.

Radio and Television. If access to radio and television at home is affected by power failure, temporary assistance may be

provided for those without back-up communications means. It may be possible to establish a central focus in the community with access to radio and television for community access to information, and this will be co-ordinated through CEMT.

Useful Radio Frequencies

o BBC Radio Lincolnshire 94.9 FM & 1368 AM o Lincs FM 102.2 o Smooth FM 106.6

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