Community Emergency Plan
Date and Time: 09 Jan 2025, 6:30pm
Chaired by: Simon Angell
Attendees: 14 residents, Councillors Richard John and Jayne McKenna
A summary of the meeting notes is given below.
Primary Risks Identified:
Brush Fire: Potential during extreme drought; highest risk due to unpredictability and speed.
Flooding: Runoff from agricultural land causing extreme flooding in certain areas, impacting drainage and culverts.
Storm Damage: High winds causing fallen trees, blocking roads and affecting electricity and broadband.
Prolonged Power Cuts: Regular short power outages, with potential for longer cuts during major storms.
Water Supply Interruption: Dependency on Monmouth pumping station, which has failed previously due to flooding.
CEP Goals:
Build on the community spirit from November 2024's heavy rain.
Define risks, probabilities and impacts.
Implement mitigation actions and prepare resources.
Establish actions for when risks materialise, including communication and support strategies.
Key Points:
Communication is vital; alternative methods to social media are necessary.
Success relies on community engagement and quick response to emergencies.
Next Steps:
Community members affected by identified risks should register their information.
Volunteers are needed to serve as wardens and assist in planning the CEP.
Feedback and offers of assistance can be sent to Simon Angell at simon.angell@hotmail.co.uk.
The focus is on community collaboration and preparedness to swiftly address emergencies.