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Mevagissey Flood Watch

Mevagissey Flood Plan

Document Control Issue Number 1.0 Issue Date 17/11/2011 Version 1.0 Document Owner Barry Wilton

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Cornwall Council I have reviewed the Mevagissey Flood Plan and fully endorse it as far as the Cornwall Council is concerned. Very well done to you and your team! I’m so glad to see you have met the challenges faced in putting together this plan. I hope that as time goes on it will be updated by your community and that should you face the issues caused by the weather you are better able to deal with the situations you face. Arthur R Roberts AEPS MCIPS Emergency Management Service Cornwall Council Environment Agency This is to confirm that Mevagissey Flood Plan has been provided to the Environment Agency and any comments supplied by them have been incorporated. The Plan remains the property and responsibility of Mevagissey Flood Watch and comments by the Environment Agency do not indicate that it is or remains fit for purpose. It is the responsibility of Mevagissey Flood Watch to review and update the plan as often as necessary as the body ultimately responsible for its implementation. Environment Agency Office Bodmin


CONTENTS

1.0: Contents 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Ownership 1.3: Aim 1.4: Objective 1.5: Plan Activation 1.6: Communication Flow Chart 1.7: Review 1.8: Testing 1.9: Vulnerable Areas and Properties 2.0: Environment Flood Warnings 2.1: Purpose 2.2: Mevagissey Flood Watch 2.3: Associate Flood Watch members 3.0: Flood Watch Committee Role 3.1: Lead Flood Warden Role 3.2: Members of the Mevagissey Flood Watch Roles 3.3: Roles & Responsibilities of Flood Watch Wardens 3.4: Emergency Action Check List 3.5: Logging Sheet 3.6: Check Sheet Cards 3.7: Community Resources 3.8: Key Contact List 3.9: Situation Report 4.0: Health & Safety Considerations 4.1: Amendments Procedure 4.2: Flood Zones; Maps 4.3: Section Flood Risk Assessments 4.4: Role of authorities during a flood 4.5: Other Community Flood Groups 4.6: Mevagissey Location Specific Early Warning 4.7: Pilot Early Warning Service 4.8: Flood Review Log

DISCLAIMER THE MEVAGISSEY FLOOD WATCH GROUP ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ACTION TAKEN OR NOT TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON MATERIAL OR INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY FLOOD PLAN, OR FOR ANY FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE PLAN OR TO CARRY OUT ANY PLANNED ACTIVITIES IN RESPONSE TO A FLOOD ALERT OR WARNING ISSUED TO OR BY THE FLOOD WATCH GROUP.


1.1 Introduction An emergency or major incident in any event or circumstance (happening with or without warning) that causes or threatens death or injury, disruption to the community, or damage to property or to the environment on such a scale that the effect may not be dealt with by the emergency services, local authorities and other organizations as part of their normal day-to day activities. Although there is no statutory responsibility for communities to plan, respond, or recover from emergencies, it is good practice to identify local hazards and make simple plans on how the community could respond to them. Mevagissey is at risk from Tidal & Fluvial flooding events and this plan has been developed in response to recent events that caused significant damage to property and disruption to the community. The plan has been designed to remain flexible enabling it to adapt to any given circumstance

1.2 Ownership Mevagissey Flood Plan is owned and maintained by the Mevagissey Flood Watch Group in conjunction with Mevagissey Parish Council. The Mevagissey Flood Watch Group is responsible for the publication and distribution of the flood plan. 1.3 Aim To increase the resilience and awareness within Mevagissey to flooding through developing a robust co-coordinated approach that compliments the plans of responding agencies. 1.4 Objectives Identify the risks to the Community in the event of a localised or more severe flooding event and relevant response actions

• Identify resources within the Community available to assist during an emergency • Provide key contact details of the Mevagissey Flood Watch, • Key Community Resources, the Emergency Services and Local Authorities • Identify the risks to the Community in the event of a localised or more severe flooding event

and relevant response actions • Identify vulnerable people within the Community • Identify resources within the Community available to assist during an emergency

1.5 Plan Activation This plan will be activated on any or all of the following; • Receipt of a flood warning from the Environment Agency (Flood Warnings Direct) • Receipt of a flood warning from the Environment Agency (Pilot Warning Scheme) • Weather conditions • Indication of water build up • Other Community Flood Groups • Met Office Flood Warnings • Information received from those residents situated close to the Harbour or Mevagissey Flood

Zones.


TRIGGERS AND PROCEDURES 1. Flooding is observed

If you discover signs of flooding in your local area follow the procedures set out in LOCALISED FLOODING OBSERVED BY WARDENS. Call one of the Flood Group Emergency Coordinators immediately. Also report the flooding by calling:

Emergency Services on 999 Flood Line on 0845 9881188

Specific locations most prone to early signs of surface water flooding are listed in Flood Zones Flood Warnings Direct All Community Flood Wardens must register for the free Flood Warnings Direct service from the Environment Agency. This service issues warnings based upon the severity of the flood risk (See explanation of codes). Actions to be taken by Community Flood Wardens depend upon the level of warning: FLOOD ALERT, FLOOD WARNING and SEVERE FLOOD WARNING.

3. Warnings from the Flood Group

The Flood Coordinators may issue alerts and warnings if they are notified directly through the Environment Agency’s Pilot Warning Scheme (see Pilot Scheme). Also an alert may be received from another community flood group that has experienced flooding. Actions to be taken by Flood Wardens depend upon the level of warning: FLOOD ALERT, FLOOD WARNING and SEVERE FLOOD WARNING.

4. Monitoring of drains and watercourses

It is the responsibility of each Flood Warden to monitor the state of flood defences, watercourses and drains within each Area. Flood Coordinators should assign Flood Wardens to assist with routine monitoring. Any debris or blockages that pose a flood risk should be reported to one of the Flood Group Coordinators who will record the problem and notify the relevant authority.

Flood defences, watercourses and drains requiring priority attention.

Under no circumstances should you put yourself or others at risk to fulfill these tasks. When inspecting local flood defences, streams and drains always prioritise your own safety. Do not place yourself at risk. Always work in pairs or small groups. Wear a high visibility jacket. Do not attempt to enter streams or rivers. Do not attempt to unblock drains or remove obstructions yourself.


1.6 Communication Flow Chart One of the most important factors is communication. For the plan to work effectively, communication has to be two way. This communication is the key to developing resilience and provides the information necessary to understand the needs of the community as well as advising government bodies of current situations.

Mevagissey Flood WatchAssociation

Flood WatchGroup

Mevagissey ParishCouncil

St BlazeyLostwithial

ParPentewen

Flood Committee

EnvironmentAgency

Harbour Master

1.7 Review The content, structure and procedures of the Mevagissey Flood Plan shall be reviewed each year. The updated Plan shall be published in full each year and presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Mevagissey Parish Council. Community Flood Wardens will receive a new copy of the plan each year and must return the previous version. 1.8 Testing

• A full activation and test of the Community Flood plan shall be undertaken each year with support of the Environment Agency, where possible.

1.9 Vulnerable areas and properties 1. Community Flood Wardens should form their own understanding of areas and properties that

may require priority support 2. A list of properties requiring priority support during a flood event should be held by the Flood

Group Emergency Coordinators.


2.0 Environment Agency Flood Warnings ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD WARNING CODES Flood Alert: St Austell & Par Rivers

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. - Prepare a flood kit of essential items. - Charge your mobile phone. - Monitor local news and weather forecasts. - Monitor local water levels and the flood forecast on the Environment Agency website.

Flood Warning: South Cornwall Coast

What it means Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. When it's used Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding. What to do - Move family, pets, valuables and important documents to a

safe place. - Turn off gas, electricity and water supplies if safe to do so. - Put flood protection equipment in place. - Be prepared to evacuate your home.

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 a means of escape.

- Be ready should you need to evacuate from your home. - Co-operate with the emergency services. - Call 999 if you are in immediate danger. - Avoid walking or driving through flood water. - Avoid sources of electricity. - Stay in a high place with a means of escape.

Warnings no longer in force

What it means No further flooding is currently expected in your area. When it's used When river or sea conditions begin to return to normal. What to do Be careful. Flood water may still be around for several days.

If you've been flooded, ring your insurance company as soon as possible.


LOCALISED FLOODING OBSERVED BY WARDENS

What it means: Flooding has started. Immediate action required

When it is used: Zero notice up to 1 hour ahead of flooding

Community Emergency Coordinators Community Flood Wardens

1. Flood Group Emergency Coordinator to

contact Flood Wardens to confirm extent of flooding within their area.

2. Call EA Flood Warning Duty Officer to receive

additional data and exchange local information

3. Report flooding: Call Emergency Services on 999 Call Flood Line on 0845 9881188 4. Initiate FLOOD WARNING actions and

procedures. Prioritise Flood Wardens to areas with observed flooding

1. Report flooding: Call Emergency Services on 999 Call Flood Line on 0845 9881188 2. If localised flooding observed Contact Flood

Group Emergency Coordinator and report observed flooding

3. Contact Flood Group Emergency Coordinator

on a regular basis to report any significant events

4. Record actions and events in Flood Incident

Record. Take photos of the extent of flooding if appropriate.

5. Await further flood warnings and information

Prioritise your own safety at all times Do not enter flood water


FLOOD ALERT

What it means: Flooding is possible. Be prepared

When it is used: Two hours to two days in advance of flooding


1. Send group text message to:

Community Flood Wardens Associate Members Other Community Flood Groups

Outline details of the flood alert and suggested

actions to be taken: “FLOOD ALERT. BE PREPARED …”

2. Telephone Flood Group Emergency

Coordinators lower on list to check availability 3. Monitor local news and weather forecasts 4. Record events in Flood Incident Record 5. Await further flood warnings and information Ë If triggered by Local Pilot Scheme LEVEL 1:

Carry out procedures for FLOOD ALERT, FLOOD WARNING or SEVERE FLOOD WARNING

Ë If triggered by Local Pilot Scheme LEVEL 2 or

3: Double knock – Telephone EA Flood Warning Duty Officer (Call Flood Line on 0845 9881188) to receive additional data and exchange local information. If data confirmed initiate FLOOD WARNING or SEVERE FLOOD WARNING actions and procedures

Ë If triggered by Community Flood Group

Network: Telephone EA Flood Warning Duty Officer (Call Flood Line on 0845 9881188) to receive additional data and exchange local information. Depending upon nature of information continue to STAND DOWN or initiate either FLOOD ALERT or FLOOD WARNING actions and procedures

1. Check flood warden kit is available and

complete 2. Charge mobile phone. Set ring tone to loud 3. Check drains and streams within your local

area for blockages as listed in Flood Risk Assessment for Area. Report any problems to Community Emergency Coordinators

4. Monitor local news and weather forecast 5. Alert other community members if prior

arrangements are in place. Prioritise vulnerable areas and properties with know risk of flooding

6. Await further flood warnings and information


FLOOD WARNING

What it means: Flooding is expected. Immediate action required

When it is used: Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding


1. Send group text message to all Community Flood Wardens, Associate Members and other Community Flood Groups outlining details of the flood alert and suggested actions to be taken: “FLOOD WARNING. FLOODING EXPECTED”

2. Telephone Flood Group Emergency

Coordinators lower on list to check availability. START TELEPHONE CASCADE (Refer Warden Contact List)

3. Telephone EA Flood Warning Duty Officer to

receive additional data and exchange local information.

4. Record presence of Community Flood

Wardens in Flood Warden Areas when confirmations received

5. Contact Town and Parish Councils to confirm

activation of Community Flood Plan 6. Contact Flood Wardens responsible for road

closure and allocation of sand bags if appropriate. Issue details of vulnerable areas and properties

7. Lead Community Emergency Coordinator to

locate to command location (Mevagissey School)

8. Other Community Emergency Coordinators to

locate to Flood Warden Areas at greatest risk and provide support and guidance to Flood Wardens

9. Monitor local news and weather forecasts 10. Record events and decisions in Flood Incident Record

1. Locate to safe area within Flood Warden Area and assess the situation, extent of flooding, any casualties, presence of Emergency Services

2. Make contact with other Community Flood

Wardens, work in pairs or small groups. 3. Make contact with Police, Environment

Agency or other members of the Emergency Services

4. Contact Flood Group Emergency Coordinator.

Confirm arrival at the Flood Warden Area. Receive guidance from the Community Emergency Coordinator. Provide regular updates on the situation

5. Direct Emergency Services to any vulnerable

properties. Highlight any known hazards in the area

6. Knock on doors of properties within Flood

Warden Area. Prioritise vulnerable individuals and properties with known risk of flooding. Provide guidance to members of the community as advised by Emergency Services and Environment Agency

7. Follow guidance of the Emergency Services /

Hand over to the Emergency Services when appropriate

8. Record events in Flood Incident Record.

Take photos of the extent of flooding if appropriate

Prioritise your own safety at all times

Do not enter flood water


SEVERE FLOOD WARNING

What it means: Severe flooding. Danger to life

When it is used: When flooding poses a significant threat to life


1. Send group text message to all Community

Flood Wardens, Associate Members and other Community Flood Groups outlining details of the flood alert and suggested actions to be taken: “SEVERE FLOOD WARNING. DANGER TO LIFE …”


telephone EA Flood Warning Duty Officer to receive additional data and exchange local information.


telephone evacuation destinations to check availability and access

4. Other Community Emergency Coordinators to

locate to Flood Warden Areas at greatest risk and provide support and guidance to Flood Wardens. Prepare to evacuate area if advised. Start telephone cascade (Refer to Warden contact list)

5. Record events in Flood Incident Record

1. Knock on doors of properties in Flood Warden

Area if requested by Emergency Services. Prioritise vulnerable properties with known risk of flooding. Provide guidance to members of the community as advised by Emergency Services and Environment Agency opposite

2. Follow guidance of the Emergency Services /

Hand over to the Emergency Services when appropriate

3. Contact Flood Group Emergency Coordinator

regularly to report any significant events 4. Prepare to evacuate area if necessary 5. Advise individuals and households on

designated evacuation destination and any hazards or routes to avoid. Assist individuals to designated evacuation destination if required

6. Record events in Flood Incident Record.

Take photos of the extent of flooding if appropriate

Prioritise your own safety at all times

Do not enter flood water

2.1 Purpose To establish a uniform system for creating and maintaining official communication between the EA and Mevagissey Flood Wardens.


2.2 Mevagissey Flood Watch The Mevagissey Flood Watch (MFW) will coordinate the community’s response to a flooding event, ensure that vulnerable people are cared for and promote self help to all potentially affected householders. They are also responsible for keeping the plan up to date.

Role Name Home Tel Mobile Address

Flood Watch Barry Wilton Flood Watch Matt Facey Flood Watch

Alex Williams

Flood Watch Andrew Newsham

Flood Watch Lisa Newsham

Flood Watch

Peter Masterson

Flood Watch Gareth Jones

Flood Watch Dave Brewster

Flood Watch Nigel Hocking

Flood Watch Barbara Hocking

Flood Watch Lee Stephen Flood Watch Kim

Andrews

Flood Watch Keith Watson

Flood Watch Jamie Shields

Flood Watch 2.3 Associate Members

Flood Watch John Cattel Flood Watch Phiiippa

Cattel


3.0 Flood Watch Committee Oversee the completion and updating of the Mevagissey Flood Plan Aim to have the plan regularly reviewed and updated Report annually to the Community detailing if the plan has been activated and highlighting any changes to the MFW members. Act as a focal point for the Community in the response to an emergency Act as the main contact point for Mevagissey Parish Council and ensure that two-way communication is maintained Aim to notify the appropriate authorities and individuals Communicate important messages to the Community Activate resources as required Tasks should be delegated to team members as appropriate. The Flood Warden should ensure that all team members are engaged in the planning and response processes.

3.1 Lead Flood Warden Role Support the Flood Warden in carrying out the above mentioned roles

3.2 Members of the Mevagissey Flood Watch Role Reside in the community Have good local knowledge Be able to activate the support of the Community and speak on behalf of the Community Aim to assist the vulnerable with additional assurance during an emergency Ensure that communications are maintained within the Community and Mevagissey Parish Council Ensure that Confidentiality is maintained where necessary Maintain his/her own action log in the event of an emergency Create a ‘grab bag’ containing the plan and any appropriate clothing / equipment which may be required. Have sufficient knowledge of the plan to act as Coordinating Flood Warden in their absence.


3.3 Roles & Responsibilities of Flood Watch Wardens

Roles and Responsibilities of the Community Flood Warden

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R Register with the Environment Agency’s Flood Warnings Direct service. To register call Flood Line on 0845 9881188

R Complete Flood Warden training when required R Be knowledgeable of flood risk associated with designated Flood Warden Area and the wider community R Identify and report areas and properties vulnerable to flooding within Designated Flood Warden Area R Monitor and report the state of drains and waterways within designated Flood warden Area if safe to do so R Participate in Flood Plan testing events R Attend Community Flood Group meetings R Help distribute information to raise flood awareness within the community R Assist with the recruitment of Community Flood Wardens R Inform the Flood Watch Committee of any change in personal contact details

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R Follow the advice and guidance of the emergency services at all times R Prioritise your own safety at all times R Follow guidance set out in the Community Flood Plan R Provide the emergency services with local knowledge and information when

requested R Relay information to the local community when requested R Provide support to other flood areas and communities if called upon R Collect flood information including notes, photographs, water levels

AFT

ER R Identify and report flood related issues relating to the local community

R Complete and submit a flood event report R Assist with the clean-up process if requested R Help relay information to the local community when requested


3.4 Emergency Action Check List

Action Complete

1

Dial 999 and ensure the emergency services are aware of the emergency, using the Situation Report overleaf and follow any advice given.

2 Contact and inform Mevagissey Parish Council, using the Situation Report overleaf.

3

Begin recording details on the Log Sheet overleaf including: • Any decisions you have made and why. • Actions taken. • Who you spoke to and what you said. (Including contact numbers) • Any information received.

4

Contact other members of the Mevagissey Flood Watch and members of the community that need to be alerted; • Refer to Check List

5 If necessary, call a community meeting but ensure the venue is safe and people can get there safely

7

Make sure you take notes and record actions from the meeting. If a decision is reached to activate an Emergency Plan remember to follow the appropriate check sheet.

Under no circumstances should you put yourself or others at risk to fulfill these tasks.


3.5 Logging Sheet It is important to record all information during an emergency. Completing a logging sheet is an easy way to ensure information is not lost. It can also help support or justify any decisions made or actions taken.

Date Time Information / Decision / Action Initials


3.6 Check Sheet Cards

These action cards are for use in an emergency, to guide and support the relevant teams or individuals. These are not exhaustive in content.

• Mevagissey Flood Watch – Flood Committee • Mevagissey Flood Watch – Lead Flood Warden • Mevagissey Flood Watch – Team Member


CHECK SHEET CARD 1 - MEVAGISSEY FLOOD WATCH – FLOOD COMMITTEE

OUTLINE

INTIAL ACTIONS q Ring Lead Flood Wardens (refer to member listing)

q Locate to safe area close to floods q Knock on doors of vulnerable properties and ensure safety of residents q Direct flood group members & flood helpers to vulnerable properties to

assist where appropriate q Direct emergency services to vulnerable properties to assist where

appropriate

q Maintain communications with Deputy Flood Warden at Evacuation centre NEXT ACTIONS q Direct emergency services commanders to emergency rest centre

q Hand over to emergency services when appropriate and relocate to

evacuation centre

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


CHECK SHEET CARD 1 - MEVAGISSEY FLOOD WATCH – FLOOD COMMITTEE

OUTLINE

INTIAL ACTIONS q Ring Lead Flood Wardens (refer to member listing)

q Locate to safe area close to floods q Knock on doors of vulnerable properties and ensure safety of residents q Direct flood group members & flood helpers to vulnerable properties to

assist where appropriate q Direct emergency services to vulnerable properties to assist where

appropriate

q Maintain communications with Deputy Flood Warden at Evacuation centre

NEXT ACTIONS q Direct emergency services commanders to emergency rest centre

q Hand over to emergency services when appropriate and relocate to

evacuation centre

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


999 call

Begin detailingLog Sheet

Communicate tovulnerableproperties

Contact key Parishmembers/wardens

Direct Flood Watchmembers

Maintaincommunication

with warden team

EstablishEvacuation& Rest area

Bring OIC ofEmergency

services up tospeed on situation

Assist wheredirected by OIC ofEmergency service

End

Mevaissey Flood WatchInitial Flood Process

Flood Alarm


3.7 Community Resources Key resources available to support the local community are listed below, however it would be advisable for householder to contact insurer to confirm correct procedure (handle locally or wait for insurers contractors?). All contact details are stored electronically and are available in an emergency via the Flood Group.

Resource Contact / Key Holder Conditions of

use Additional

Information Transport Vehicle to lift & move

4 x 4 Vehicles Agree details with owners first

Basic First Aid + Medical Advice

Trained First Aiders

Trade Skills Electrician Woodwork

Electrics Simple damage repair

Equipment Water Pumps Radios x 2 Wet suits x 6, wellie boots, (mixed sizes), foil blankets

9,500 l/hour

Local Facilities Shops

Volunteers Pet minding Moving furniture Installing flood buddies Overnight accommodation Providing meals Car parking space Help at rest centre

Small animals & dogs – no cats

Community Communications

Grapevine Email/website/Facebook

Monthly village newsletter Mevagissey Flood Watch


3.8 Key Contacts list

Service / Name

Telephone Number Website Additional

Information EA Floodline

0845988 1188

Cornwall Council

01726 223300

Devon & Cornwall Police

999

St Austell Fire & Rescue Service

999

South West Ambulance Service

999

Mevagissey Parish Council

South West Water

Emergencies 0800 169 1144

Coast Guard Falmouth

999

Mevagissey Community Primary School


3.9 Situation Report

SITUATION REPORT

FROM: DATE AND TIME:

NAME:

REPORT NUMBER: PERIOD COVERED:

SECTION AREA:

1. A. NUMBER OF DOMESTIC PROPERTIES DAMAGED/UNINHABITABLE.

B. NUMBER OF DOMESTIC PROPERTIES DAMAGED/INHABITABLE.

2. NUMBER OF PERSONS IN COUNCIL PROVIDED EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATON

3. LOCATION OF BLOCKED ROADS

4. AREAS WITHOUT ELECTRICITY

5. AREAS WITHOUT GAS

6. AREAS WITHOUT WATER

7. AREAS WITHOUT TELEPHONES

8. ONGOING TASKS AND SPECIFIC RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

9. ANY OTHER RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

10. MISSING PERSONS/ INJURED PERSONS

11. ANY OTHER INFORMATION


4.0 Health & Safety Considerations Your personal health, safety and wellbeing are of paramount importance. Do not place yourself at risk of injury or harm while undertaking your role as a Community Flood Warden. This applies not only during a flood event, but any activities you may be involved in before and afterwards. Keep the following health and safety points in mind at all times:

Summary of Health and Safety Considerations Risk and guidance � Do not place yourself at unnecessary risk of injury or harm. Assess risk at all

times � Always follow the advice and guidance of the Emergency Services � Always follow the advice and guidance set out in the Community Flood Plan and

training documents Personal safety and wellbeing � Do not enter flood water � Do not attempt to enter any areas that have been cordoned off by the Emergency

Services � Do not attempt to drive on any roads that have been closed by the Emergency

Services � Always wear a high visibility vest while carrying out flood warden activities � Always ensure you are visible. Use a torch if working at night or in low light

conditions � Never work alone. Always work in pairs or small groups. Maintain visual contact

with others at all times � Wash your hands after coming in to contact with flood water, especially before

eating or drinking � Keep warm and watch out for signs of hypothermia in yourself and others � Take extra care when walking on wet, slippery or uneven ground � Do not enter into confrontational situations with others � Be alert to the possibility of falling objects, especially in strong winds � Take care when crossing roads and be mindful of traffic and other vehicles at all

times Communications � Do not rely upon your mobile telephone as a means of communication. Maintain

visual contact with other Wardens at all times Other activities � Do not operate any equipment or machinery unless you have been trained or

authorised to do so � Do not operate or install any individual property protection equipment, such as

flood gates or sand bags, unless you have been trained or authorised to do so � Do not attempt to unblock any drains, culverts or waterways yourself unless

trained or authorised to do so


4.1 Amendments This plan will be reviewed annually and/or following any local flooding incident or exercise in which the plan is used. Comments on this plan should be provided in writing to the Mevagissey Flood Watch at [email protected]. Record of Amendments

Date Amendment No.

Page Number and Reason for amendment Changed by

17/11/11 1 Initial Release Barry Wilton

Recipients of this plan are asked to: a) Ensure its safe custody b) Promptly send details of any amendments to this plan to the Mevagissey Flood Watch at the

above address c) Receive and promptly insert any amendments issued by the Mevagissey Flood Watch into the

plan, and record this action on the Amendment Record on this page







4.3 Section Flood Risk Assessments

Flood Risk Assessment

Section 1 Harbour & Central Mevagissey

TO REPORT FLOODING CALL: Emergency Services on 999 and Flood Line on 0845 9881188 then call Community Flood Group Emergency Coordinator:

Community Flood Group Emergency Coordinators 1 Mat Facey 2 Barry Wilton 3 Dave Brewster 4 5

Flood Wardens

Alex Williams (Lead Warden)

Andrew Newsham Kim Andrews Gareth Jones Keith Watson

Emergency Reporting: Casualties, Hazards, Access, Location, Emergency Services, Type of incident, Start record Flood Warden Meeting Point: The Fountain Flood Warden Kit: High visibility jacket, Mobile phone (and fully charged), Community Flood Plan and contact information, Torch, Hand sanitizer, fresh drinking water, Notepad and pen, camera Evacuation Assembly Centres: Activity Centre, Mevagissey School, Top of Cliff Street, Top of Polkirt Hill (Nare Court), Gateway to Trevarth Tregony Hill

ALWAYS FOLLOW GUIDANCE AND ADVICE FROM THE EMERGENCY SERVICES. PRIORITISE YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT ENTER FLOOD WATER



Section 1 Harbour & Central Mevagissey

Areas at risk of flooding Surface water � Market Square, Chapel Street, Chapel Square Fluvial / river � Harbour, Church Street, Market Square, Fore Street, Chapel Street, Chapel

Square Sources of flooding Surface water � Surface water flows down hill at Market Square, Chapel Street during heavy

rainfall Fluvial / river � Blockage on stream

� Water build up from stream, backing up from harbour, overspill onto streets Potentially hazardous locations Commercial property Market Square

Possible contamination

Commercial property St George’s Square


Church Street Possible contamination Chapel Street Possible contamination Chapel Square Possible contamination Flood Warden checks ! Check drains are not blocked on Chapel Street, Church Street & Market Square ! Check Tides with Harbour Master and stream flow out into Harbour ! Man-hole covers lift Market Square Early signs of flooding ! Stream high water & Tide High Water WHEN INSPECTING LOCAL FLOOD DEFENCES, STREAMS AND DRAINS ALWAYS PRIORITISE YOUR OWN SAFETY. DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF AT RISK. ALWAYS WORK IN PAIRS OR SMALL GROUPS. WEAR A HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER STREAMS OR RIVERS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNBLOCK DRAINS OR REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS YOURSELF.



Section 2 Chapel Square to The Old Chapel



Flood Wardens

Peter Masterson(Lead Warden)

Lee Stephen

Emergency Reporting: Casualties, Hazards, Access, Location, Emergency Services, Type of incident, Start record Flood Warden Meeting Point: The Old Chapel Flood Warden Kit: High visibility jacket, Mobile phone (and fully charged), Community Flood Plan and contact information, Torch, Hand sanitizer, fresh drinking water, Notepad and pen, camera Evacuation Assembly Centres: Activity Centre, Mevagissey School




Section 2 Chapel Square to The Old Chapel

Areas at risk of flooding Surface water � Chapel Square, Valley Road Fluvial / river � Chapel Square, Sunny Corner Car, Back of Old Chapel Sources of flooding Surface water � Water from stream overspill, drains blocked Chapel Square

� Valley Road Fluvial / river � Stream, Tides Potentially hazardous locations Chapel Square Possible contamination The Old Chapel Possible contamination Sunny Corner Car Park Possible contamination Flood Warden checks ! CAUTION: Stream overspills in the area ! Check drains are not blocked on road ! Check drainage gulley free of debris ! Check stream for blockages and debris Early signs of flooding ! Pooling of water on Chapel Square ! High water level in Stream and High Tides WHEN INSPECTING LOCAL FLOOD DEFENCES, STREAMS AND DRAINS ALWAYS PRIORITISE YOUR OWN SAFETY. DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF AT RISK. ALWAYS WORK IN PAIRS OR SMALL GROUPS. WEAR A HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER STREAMS OR RIVERS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNBLOCK DRAINS OR REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS YOURSELF.



Section 3 Willows Car Park up to Cheesewarne Farm



Flood Wardens

Mat Facey (Lead Warden)

Barry Wilton Dave Brewster

Gareth Jones Lee Stephen

Peter Masterson Alex Williams

Kim Andrews Jamie Shields

Emergency Reporting: Casualties, Hazards, Access, Location, Emergency Services, Type of incident, Start record Flood Warden Meeting Point: Flood Warden Kit: High visibility jacket, Mobile phone (and fully charged), Community Flood Plan and contact information, Torch, Hand sanitizer, fresh drinking water, Notepad and pen, camera Evacuation Assembly Centres: Mevagissey School




Section 3 Willows Car Park up to Cheesewarne Farm

Areas at risk of flooding Surface water � Much of area potentially vulnerable Fluvial / river � Much of area potentially vulnerable Sources of flooding Surface water � Heavy rainfall Fluvial / river � Mevagissey Stream overtops

� High Tides Potentially hazardous locations All Central Mevagissey Flood Warden checks All Wardens should be in attendance, due to the high level of flooding.

Early signs of flooding Stream backing up Stream overflowing into Willow Car Park and Valley Road WHEN INSPECTING LOCAL FLOOD DEFENCES, STREAMS AND DRAINS ALWAYS PRIORITISE YOUR OWN SAFETY. DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF AT RISK. ALWAYS WORK IN PAIRS OR SMALL GROUPS. WEAR A HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER STREAMS OR RIVERS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNBLOCK DRAINS OR REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS YOURSELF.



Section 4 Port Mellon Sea Front



Flood Wardens

Gareth Jones(Lead Warden)

Alex Williams

Emergency Reporting: Casualties, Hazards, Access, Location, Emergency Services, Type of incident, Start record Flood Warden Meeting Point: Rising Sun Flood Warden Kit: High visibility jacket, Mobile phone (and fully charged), Community Flood Plan and contact information, Torch, Hand sanitizer, fresh drinking water, Notepad and pen, camera Evacuation Assembly Centres: Brodrugan Farm




Section 2 Port Mellon Sea Front

Areas at risk of flooding Surface water � Port Mellon Park, Port Mellon Sea Front Road, Marina Tidal � Port Mellon Sea Front, Marina, Port Mellon Park Sources of flooding Surface water � Water from stream overspill, drains blocked Port Mellon Park, Sea Front

� Brodrugan Hill Fluvial / river � Surface water & Tides Potentially hazardous locations Sea Front Beach Houses Possible contamination Marina Possible contamination Port Mellon Park(near Sea Front)


Flood Warden checks ! CAUTION: Tides & Rough Weather ! Check drains are not blocked on road ! Check drainage gulley free of debris ! Check stream for blockages and debris Early signs of flooding ! Pooling of water on Sea Front Road ! High water level in Rough Weather WHEN INSPECTING LOCAL FLOOD DEFENCES, STREAMS AND DRAINS ALWAYS PRIORITISE YOUR OWN SAFETY. DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF AT RISK. ALWAYS WORK IN PAIRS OR SMALL GROUPS. WEAR A HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER STREAMS OR RIVERS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNBLOCK DRAINS OR REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS YOURSELF.


4.4 Role of authorities during a flood Police The role of the Police during flood events is to:

§ co-ordinate the Emergency Services; § assist in the saving of life and protection of property; § where practicable establish cordons to facilitate the

work of the other Emergency Services in the saving of life, the protection of the public and the care of survivors;

§ oversee any criminal investigation; § facilitate inquiries carried out by responsible accident

investigation body; process casualty information and responsible for identifying and arranging for the removal of the dead;

§ in the event of the agreed procedures for warning and informing communities at risk not being effective, then, where practicable, assistance will be given.

Fire & Rescue Service

The role of the Fire & Rescue Service in a flood event is to: § save life and rescue trapped persons from fire,

wreckage or debris; § contain and extinguish fires and undertake protective

measures to prevent them; § prevent, contain and make safe spillage or release of

chemicals, radioactive materials or other hazardous substances;

§ assist the Ambulance Service with casualty handling; § assist the Police with the recovery of bodies; § carry out essential damage control operations, such as

pumping out flood water and salvage works (there may be a charge for this);

§ assist other relevant agencies, particularly the local authority, to minimize the effects of major flooding on the community.

Environment Agency

The role of the Environment Agency during flood events is to: issue flood warnings; § maintain and operate vital flood defences; § monitor water levels and flows, assess risk and advise

the Emergency Services and Local Authority; § check flood defences and undertake essential repairs

and maintenance as necessary, monitor and clear blockages of culverts and breaches of defenses;

§ advise the Police on the need to declare a major civil emergency;

§ provide representatives to the various emergency control points.


Local Authorities

In major flooding situations, local authorities provide an immediate response in order to care for people affected. The precise nature and extent of response will depend upon available resources and local arrangements. Local authorities could provide the following: § emergency care including feeding, accommodation and

welfare for those who have been evacuated from their homes or those affected by flooding but remaining in their homes;

§ emergency transport for personnel, equipment, materials such as sandbags and, if necessary, evacuation;

§ information services for liaison with the media on the local authority response and for information to the pubic, relatives of evacuees and so on;

§ flood alleviation – for flood prevention, such as, clearance of blocked culverts, for dealing with flooded roads and diversions and may also include other assistance to the public, such as drying-out facilities and issuing sandbags;

§ emergency environmental health advice for actions relating to environmental problems caused by flooding.

South West Water

Emergency over-pumping pumping stations � Clearing blockages in public sewers and outfall grills � Repairing burst sewage and water pumping mains

4.5 Other Community Flood Groups

Other Community Flood Groups Community Flood Group Contacts Telephone St Blazey Community Flood Group Charles Richards Lostwithiel Community Flood Group John Pegg

Polmassick Community Flood Group Janet and Richard Lockyer


4.6 Mevagissey Location Specific Early Warning Trigger Typical lead time Communication Method Flood Alert Level 1

Weather or Flood Forecast

24 to 0 hours 1. EA duty officer phone call. 2. Message from EA Flood Warnings Direct

Flood Alert Level 2

Weather Radar 6 to 0 hours NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Flood Alert Level 3

Rain gauge Alarm OR River level/screen Alarm

2 to 0 hours 1. Automatic text and email. 2. Telephone call (see note below) 3. Message from EA Flood Warnings Direct

Notes a) To contact the Environment Agency Flood Warning Duty Officer (FWDO) telephone 0800 077 8922. Please note that this number should be used sparingly and only in relation to flood warnings. Alternatively call Environment Agency’s Floodline on 0845 988 1188. b) Flood warden contacts to be used by Environment Agency, on a cascade basis: 1. BARRY WILTON (mobile) 2. MATT FACEY(mobile) 3. DAVE BREWSTER (mobile) 4. LEE PRICE (mobile)


4.7 Pilot Early Warning Service St Blazey & Mevagissey Pilot Early Warning Service Background Information Nature of the pilots Following the flash flooding of November 2011, the pilots in Mevagissey and St Blazey have been set up, on a trials basis, with the agreement of Community Flood Plan groups and the Environment Agency. The aim is to share real time information which could help the communities take effective action in advance and during flooding. The effectiveness of the pilots will be reviewed on a six monthly basis. The pilots are additional to the standard flood warning service offered by the EA. Sharing information The Environment Agency will share weather/flood forecast information. The information will not usually be specific to Mevagissey or St Blazey, but instead will cover larger areas (e.g. south Cornwall or Cornwall). The forecasts will sometimes be low probability of high rainfall amounts. River level/trash screen and rain gauge alarms will also be shared. These are specific to Mevagissey and St Blazey. Thresholds are set low enough to aim to provide some advance warning, although these alarms will not necessarily lead to flooding. We have agreed thresholds, to aim to strike a balance of sharing relevant information. We will work together to refine the thresholds and use a checking system where flood wardens and Environment Agency Flood Warning Duty Officers (FWDO’s) will discuss and validate information by grounding truthing. Provision of information FWDO’s will endeavour to share timely information with the flood wardens. During flooding incidents, FWDO’s are often very busy (they cover all of Cornwall, Plymouth and west Devon). Sometimes they may not be able to provide the information as soon as flood wardens would like but will do their best. Information is often provided via a “cascade” telephone system. Sometimes there may be a time lag before flood wardens receive information. Telemetry and communications Level 3 Flood Alerts are triggered by river level and rain gauges. These trigger texts and emails to be sent to flood wardens and FWDO’s. The pilot is using a range of information (forecast and actual), to reduce the reliance on a single system, in case of breakdown. Unexpected flooding We will do our best to share information. Sometimes flooding can occur unexpectedly. Weather forecasts do not always predict flooding. Rain and river gauges do not always detect problems – for example the rain can miss the gauges, or flooding can arise from surface water run-off. Screen Alarms Flood wardens will receive texts/emails informing of high water levels at the same time as EA duty officers. We will be closely monitoring conditions. We use this and other information to help decide where to send our site teams. Environment Agency (October 2011)


Mevagissey Flood Watch – Flood Event Record Time / Date Comments


Mevagissey Flood Watch – Flood Event Record Time / Date Comments

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