TALLINGTON FLOOD PLAN
The attached plan was devised in the aftermath of severe flooding in the village in 3/4 January 2024, this was followed later on 22 February with further flooding following heavy rain.
Recent experience has shown that the village is vulnerable to flooding from two sources:
• Penetration and outflanking the riverbank around the bridge at Bainton Road. Much of this threat was averted in February by the timely use of the Parish Council owned 2” pump.
• Filling and backing up of surface water drains and foul sewers mainly to the East of the village including Main Road, Mill Lane and Searson Close, amongst others. This was partially managed by the extensive use of pumps owned/rented by the Parish Council, individual residents, and external agencies (Environment Agency, Anglian Water, LCC)
The aim of this plan is to facilitate appropriate and timely action when flooding is imminent; it does not seek to prevent flooding which is pursued elsewhere with external authorities and agencies.
While it outlines the actions that will be conducted under the auspices of the Parish Council, it should be emphasised that it is hoped residents will complete their own personal flood plan and take measures to protect their homes against the threat of flooding where possible. These might include covers for air bricks and other devices to prevent flood water entering houses – these are readily available from online sources.
It should be stressed that if the plan is to remain relevant, it should be reviewed and updated regularly - ideally each Autumn before the flood season.
It is accepted that few plans survive the opening shots, and that vigilance must be maintained and decisions made to ensure that resources are deployed where they are most needed.
TALLINGTON FLOOD PLAN
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TRIGGER |
ACTION |
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Preparation |
Encourage:
Acquire and maintain equipment Recruit volunteers (Annex A) |
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Flood Alert
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Check Flood Plan Alert team
Check resources (Annex B)
Village recce |
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Flood Warning and/or: Dyke by bridge flooding into Church field
Drains/sewers backing up |
Activate Flood Plan Contact external agencies.
Alert village Assemble teams. Request support:
Establish sandbag dumps Establish priorities for sandbags (Annex C) Deploy pumps Secure vulnerable properties |
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Flooding
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Man Village Hall (information hub) Contact LCC/SKDC Activate pumps. Establish roadblocks (if required) Check at risk properties. Evacuate at risk properties. Request additional resources |
ANNEX A
VOLUNTEERS
Flood Response Team:
Philip Sagar
Simon Sagar
John Smith
John Atter
Robert Burdock
William Burdock
Lisa Callison
Steve Butler
Mervyn Franklin
Dan Peroo
Anita Hassall
Mark Hassall
Jacqueline Knox
Jill Hewitt
Jamie Peacock
Jay Baynes
Jon Richards
Michael Thurlby
Andy Thurlby
Will Thurlby
Jonny Newsome
ANNEX B
RESOURCES
Sandbags:
• Approx 1000
• Stored in 2 Thurlby barns/yards
Vehicles
• 4x4 vehicles
o Simon Sagar
• Forklift tractors and farm equipment:
o Will Thurlby
o Andy Thurlby
o Michael Thurlby
Information hub in Village Hall
• Large scale map of village showing individual properties.
Pumps
• Parish Council owned:
o 4” pump (at The Golden Leaf)
o 2” pump (at the Manor House)
• Privately owned pumps 2 x 3”, 1 x 2”
ANNEX C
PROPERTIES AT RISK
Priority 1 – Flooded in Jan/Feb 2024
Bainton Road: x 3
Church Lane: x 2
Main Road: x 3
Mill Lane: x 2
Priority 2 – Partially flooded and Near Miss
Main Road: x 4
Mill Lane: x 1
Bainton Road: x 4
Priority 3 - Partially flooded February 2024 – rising surface water x 3
CONTACTS
LCC
• LCC Emergency Planning
• 01522 843406
• 01413 979363 (out of hours)
Lead Local Flood Authority
• 01522 782070
• 01522 782082 (out of hours)
NetworkRail
Environment Agency
• 0800 80 70 60 Incident hotline)
Anglian Water
• 08457 145145/0800 771881
SKDC
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue
Village whatsapp groups
ALERT SYSTEM
Flood Warden: John Smith
Bainton Road, Church Lane, Herons Close:
John Atter
St Lawrence Way
Mark & Anita Hassall
Main Road (West)
Main Road (East)
Philip & Simon Sagar
Mill Lane
Jay Baynes
West Road
Searson Close
Steve Butler