It is the responsibility of -
- individuals
- tenants
- homeowners
- business owners
to act including -
- signing up for flood and weather alerts
- putting flood plans in place
- having property flood resilience measures to reduce the risk of flooding happening
In the event of a significant flood happening, we are a Category One responder for a flooding emergency. This is under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
We must -
- undertake risk assessments
- manage business continuity
- carry out emergency planning
- warn and advise the public during times of emergency
Humber Local Resilience Forum
The Humber Local Resilience Forum (LRF) has developed multi-agency flood plans. The Humber LRF is a multi-agency partnership made of representatives from -
- local public services
- the emergency services
- local authorities
- the NHS
- the Environment Agency
- and others
The Humber LRF brings together Category One and 2 responders within the Humberside police area to fulfil their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act.
The LRF and associated sub-groups focus on planning for incidents. There are other levels of control that convene to manage the response to an incident. They are -
| Level of control | Description |
|---|---|
| Bronze |
Management of ‘hands-on' work is undertaken at the incident site or affected areas |
| Silver |
Management introduced to provide overall management of the response |
| Gold |
Decision makers and groups at local level. They establish the framework within which operational and tactical managers work in responding to and recovering from emergencies |
National Flood Emergency Framework
Emergency planning has been further strengthened by the government's National Flood Emergency Framework.
It provides a forward-looking policy framework for flood emergency planning and response. It brings together information, guidance and policies. These act as a resource for those involved in emergency planning and responding to flooding.