We have a new emergency plan for the village.
Please see this link.
The Aim of the Emergency Plan :
This Emergency Plan is aimed at an element of “self help” in the event of a major incident within the village boundaries in order to provide some respite and comfort to parishioners in the event of such an incident.
It is hoped that the plan will provide a level of “self help” until the professional emergency response teams attend.
It is hoped that the plan will provide assistance and reassurance to parishioners, along with some simple guidance as to what to do, why and when, it will provide some immediate contact names and numbers who will be able assist, advise and escalate as necessary.
Due to the rural nature of the village any emergency requiring the principal emergency services (Police/Fire/Ambulance) there will be time lapse in the arrival of such specialists, it is hoped that the plan will give an indication of what to do in the intervening period.
The current and principal risks associated in the village are from:
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fire (due to the number of thatched properties),
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flood, as a result of run off from developments , the lack of adequate riparian responsibilities by owners/ tenants, and
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agricultural incidents from farming etc