Appendix 6 - Council response examples - flooding
Perth and Kinross Council · 21 August 2024
Back to Climate Change and Sustainability Committee — 21 August 2024 and its agenda
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PKC - GENERAL Appendix 6 Council Response Examples - Flooding Issue Responsible Authority Action Council will take Action Council will not take MET Office Amber or red rain warning Council Road Maintenance Partnership (RMP) Consider area affected and check potential known impact locations Consider pre-placing sandbags in key sites Consider early closing of flood gates and notify Comms Check/clear trash screens Check with SW that pumps are working Request additional call handling capacity from ACC Consider enhancing OOH standby provision Give other teams/ SLT/ FRG advance notice and request potential assistance Ensure FEWS river data available to standby personnel SEPA Warning Council Road Maintenance Partnership (RMP) As above PLUS Check data for River Tay and discuss with SEPA
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PKC - GENERAL Commence closure of flood gates as determined by PFAS operational manual Flooded Road Council Road Maintenance Partnership (RMP) Deploy personnel as soon as possible with sandbags for use on public road/ footway Erect signs closing road if not a widespread event Triage if a widespread event Send gully motor if available Deploy pumps if appropriate Replace blown manholes Deploy Civil Contingency and Housing officers to adjacent property for welfare checks Attend to any sewage related issues Property at imminent risk of flooding Property owner Triage calls Direct to FRG Property Flooded Property owner Provide sandbags to mitigate further effects – where resources permit Carry out welfare checks if numerous properties affected Direct to FRG Set up rest centre if numerous properties affected Attend to any sewage related issues Pump out property
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PKC - GENERAL Sewerage systems surcharging Scottish Water Call SW If no other impacts provide assistance to SW Replace blown manhole covers in public areas Attempt to clear or divert sewage Water runoff from private land Private landowner Where resources permit, try to prevent flow or protect from flow After event speak with landowner to advise of obligations to manage flow During watercourse inspections officers may speak with landowners to assist in addressing flooding from their land Carry out works in private land to mitigate flooding Landslide onto road Council Road Maintenance Partnership (RMP) Erect closure Notify comms Arrange for contractors when safe to do so Remove material during the flood event Damaged Road Bridge / Large Road retaining Wall Council Structures team Erect closure Notify comms Inspect bridge when safe to do so Effect temporary make safe repairs Inspect at appropriate intervals Initiate permanent repairs
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PKC - GENERAL Damaged building Building owner Erect road closure Assist Emergency services as requested Secure property Call out structural engineer or other assessor