BOSHAM LOCAL FLOOD PLAN    Print version (pdf)

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to explain the process required to ensure that rapid and effective communication takes place in abnormal rainfall conditions or when exceptional water is flowing, or is expected to flow, from the North through Bosham. This condition is referred to as RED ALERT in this document.

It is essential that the local resources ensure that effort is not duplicated and also that there is a means available for rapid response should the situation develop. A list of telephone numbers and e-mail addresses is attached in Appendix A to assist the dissemination of early warning notification and for co-ordinating follow-up activities. This Flood Plan is subject to review annually in November.

2. Responsibilities

The Bosham Parish Council Water Bailiff/Flood Warden is responsible for responding to local reports and liaising with the members of the section teams as laid out below. When RED ALERT conditions are expected the Water Bailiff is to contact the Area Team Leaders who are to notify their section observers/helpers as necessary. In certain circumstances the Water Bailiff may issue a warning by e-mail to all the Leaders/Helpers/Observers if adverse weather conditions are expected.

Each section has nominated observers/helpers who are to monitor specific watercourses and report to the Area Team Leader for that area. If the Water Bailiff is not available then Area 1 Team Leader will assume the role followed by Area 3 Team Leader.

The Water Bailiff is to:

• monitor developments and co-ordinate the teams as necessary.
• ensure that the Environment Agency Flood Team Operations HQ is notified of the situation.
• notify the Area Team Leaders when the RED ALERT threat no longer exists.
• report to the Bosham Parish Council Chairman and Clerk of actions taken or required.

It is the responsibility of Environment Agency staff to operate the A27 penstock and the Stumps End sluices although the Water Bailiff and the Area 3 Team Leader are key holders and are able to operate the facilities with the EA’s permission. The operation of the main sluice (housed in the Bosham Sailing Club) is carried out primarily by the Bosham Quaymaster or his assistant when on duty. The Water Bailiff has been granted access and is also able to open and close it in an emergency.

3. Bosham Areas and Contacts (See Maps Section 5 and 6)

Area 1 East Section

Potential Problem sites: Walton Lane and grille, Chequer Lane pipe, East Ditch, Churchfield Stream, Stumps End sluices and grille.

Area 2 West and North Section

Potential problem sites: Bosham Stream from the A27 and including the penstock, Ratham Lane, Colner Creek, Brooks Lane, Watergate, Delling Lane, Green Lane and the Sailing Club.

Area 3 Central Section

Potential problem sites: The Leat and sluice gate, Millstream Hotel, the Garden House/Charters, pipe under the former Bosham Service Station, Central Watercourse including Canute Road grille and Trippett pipe at Shore Road outfall.

4 Local Co-ordination - Check List

·        Local flood co-ord cell to be established (Chairman of PC)

·        Report incidents (in this order of priority):

By phone/mobile phone

E-mail

In person

Amateur radio/ VHF handsets – (channel to be notified by Water Bailiff or Chairman of PC)

·        Method of passing information during emergency ( phone/mobile phone / email / in person / notice board / website / amateur radio/ VHF handsets – channel to be notified by Water Bailiff or Chairman of PC)

·        Refer to Environment Agency website for flood risk areas including properties at risk

·        Village Hall and St Nicholas Hall as the refuge centre/evacuation areas

·        Point for Distribution sandbags – Bosham Farmshop Car Park

·        Bosham Village Friends to be notified to offer assistance to infirm and elderly.

·        Parish Council to consider a fund for emergency use.

·        Parish Council to publish information on website/Bosham Life
 

5 AREA MAP

6 POTENTIAL PROBLEM AREAS

For more information or updates please visit www.bosham.org/water

Water Bailiff / Flood Warden – Tony Black 0777 571 5799  01243 572117  Contact the Water Bailiff

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