INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Adopted at the Parish Council meeting held on the 2nd September 2024
Date of next review September 2025
INTRODUCTION
Storm Babet in October 2023 and Storm Henk in January 2024 led to flood warnings being issued across the UK. The purpose of our Emergency Planning is to help our community help itself in times of crisis until the relevant emergency services arrive. Emergencies are thankfully rare, but if and when they do happen, getting the right information from the right source at the right time can help save lives, livelihoods and the environment.
PLANNING FOR A FLOOD
Important steps:
- Sign up for flood warnings, advice on how to prepare for flooding and what to do before, during and after flooding, go to: WWW.gov.uk/flood. Alternatively contact FLOODLINE on their 24 hour service: 0345 988 1188.
- Check your insurance cover and see if you are actually covered for flood damage
- Know how to turn of the gas, electricity and water
- Plan where you can go in a flood
- Prepare handy food items and essentials
RIVER LEVELS
To obtain the current river levels and flood warnings for the River Bain, the information can be found via the Goulceby checkpoint, go to: https://riverlevels.uk/bain-ranby-goulceby
For further information on the entire Witham catchment area, go to: https://riverlevels.uk/witham-catchment
HOW TO REPORT A FLOOD
In the event of a flooding emergency you should focus on the safety of yourself and your family. Only Dial 999 or 112 if it is an emergency.
For full information via Lincolnshire County Council, go to: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/flood-risk-management/report-flood/1
To report a flood, contact 01522782082 or email floodrisk@lincolnshire.gov.uk (email only monitored Monday to Friday)
Alternatively, flooding can be reported through the Environment Agency’s national Floodline:
- Telephone – 0345 988 1188
- Textphone – 0345 602 6340
Floodline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY – KNOW YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
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BBC Radio Lincolnshire 94.9 FM, 204.7 FM Lincs FM 102.2 FM |
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HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM ON THE HIGHWAY
For any problem which requires attention within the Asterby and Goulceby Parishes, go to:https://fixmystreet.lincolnshire.gov.uk
If required and due to the water levels, the relevant authority will then look to place FLOOD warding signs either side of the Goulceby Beck / Ford.
LINCOLNSHIRE RESILIENCE FORUM
Latest RISK NEWS and information following any major emergency within Lincolnshire, go to:https://www.lincolnshireresilienceforum.org
