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Emergency Plan February 2007 Stay Safe in a flood • Floods can kill. Don't try to walk or drive through floodwater - six inches of fast flowing water can knock you over and two feet of water will float your car. • Manhole covers may have come off and there may be other hazards you can't see. • Electricity and telephone wires may be down ELECTRICITY WIRES COULD STILL BE LIVE • Never try to swim through fast flowing water - you may get swept away or be struck by an object in the water. • Don't walk on sea defences, riverbanks or cross river bridges - they may collapse in extreme situations or you may be swept off by large waves. Beware of stones and pebbles being thrown up by waves. • Avoid contact with floodwater -There may be unseen hazards and it may be contaminated with sewage. • Move your family and pets upstairs or to higher ground. If the flooding is severe the authorities may move you to temporary accommodation. • Switch off water, gas and electricity supplies at the first sign of flooding to your property. • If you've been flooded call your insurance company's (24 hour) Emergency Helpline as soon as possible. They will be able to provide information on dealing with your claim, and assistance in getting things back to normal. Prepare an emergency evacuation pack You may be away for several days. Here are some of the things you could include in an emergency evacuation pack: If The Worst Happens: If you are advised to evacuate your home: • Turn off gas, electricity and water at the main. If you are using oil or calor gas for heating again turn off at the main supply tap • Lock all doors and windows • It is likely that the police will keep a presence in the flood area until residents return • Don't forget to take your emergency evacuation pack with you! • Evacuate quickly. If you are unprepared do not waste time collecting things Do not take more than you and members of your family need A guide to repairing and restoring flood damaged property is available on the Environment Agency's web site or from Floodline. Other useful web Sandbag Stockists: Look in Yellow Pages under DIY stores or Builders Merchants. Appendix 5 29 Uncontrolled if Printed Rev.0
Emergency Plan February 2007 Annex H FLOODING ADVICE FOR HOUSEHOLDERS – HEALTH & HYGIENE When floodwater recedes it will leave a muddy deposit, which may contain sewerage and other contaminants. Previous experience with other floods has shown that risk to health is very small. However risk to health can be reduced further by taking the following precautions which will also help to restore your home to good order. BEFORE YOU START Put your own safety first at all times. • Avoid electrical shock, wear rubber boots. Keep electrical extension cables out of water. If you have any doubts about the safety of gas or electrical systems get professional advice. • Make sure all electrical appliances are properly switched off before electricity is restored. • If your fuse board or sockets have been submerged do not switch the power on until the system has been checked by an electrician. • If your gas meter or any gas appliance has been submerged, contact the British Gas emergency freephone 0800 111 999 before switching the gas on or trying to light any appliance. • Record details of any damage with photographs or video if possible. • Contact your insurance company. • Work out an action plan to: remove all water, mud and other debris. Rinse away contamination inside the house. Remove the rinse water, disinfect and dry out your home and salvageable possessions. • Assemble equipment and supplies: ensure you have gloves, masks and other protective gear, buckets, mops, squeegees, plastic bags, bleach, detergent and also containers for soaking bedding and clothing, and lines to hang them to dry. You may also need to hire extension cables, submersible pumps, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers or space heaters. • Valuable papers that have been damaged should be stored in a freezer until you have time to work on them. CLEANING YOUR HOME Always use household gloves to protect your hands. • Cover open cuts and wounds on exposed skin with waterproof plaster. • Remove all soft furnishings and fittings that are damaged beyond repair. • Remove dirty water and silt from the property including the space under the ground floor (if you have suspended floors). This space under the ground floor may need to be pumped out. Appendix 6 Uncontrolled if Printed Rev.0 1
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