LOSS OF MAINS SERVICES
Loss of Communications. If telephones are affected, and road traffic is not moving freely, communications within the community will be through couriers carrying written or verbal messages.
Area Courier
Westleigh. David Ganniclifft / Duncan Peel
Eastleigh Polly Dart / John May
Communications outside the community will be maintained by passing
messages via amateur radio operators or CB owners, to operators/owners in
the surrounding area, and asking them to inform the Police.
Amateur Radio
Contact
D Ganclifft 01271 861439
National/Local Radio listening watch will be maintained by;
Transistor Radio Owner Times of watch
…………………………………………….. 06.00-
…………………………………………….. 10.00-
…………………………………………….. 14.00-
…………………………………………….. 18.00-
3.2 Loss of Other Main Services. The loss of electricity can have a “knock on effect” on all other mains services. The weather will also affect the severity of the emergency, as will the availability of communications within, and outside, the community. The situation will be assessed by the Parish Council / Emergency Management Team at the time, and a suitable response made, using the resources detailed in the self help plan.
If telephones are not affected, and road traffic is moving freely, contact should be made with the service supplier/s, to;
(a) Report the loss of service
(b) Obtain an estimate of time when supplies will recommence.
If reconnection is likely to be delayed the supplier/s should be asked to institute emergency measures, to assist the community deal with the situation until normal service is resumed. North Devon District Council should be informed of the situation.