1. Faversham Community Flood Plan

2. Purpose of a Community Flood Plan  Minimise damage  Reduce risks to people  Facilitate a more speedy recovery

3. What to include in the Community Flood Plan  FLOOD WARNING i.Local trigger Levels; ii.identify who receives the warnings and implements the Plan;

4. Floodline Warnings Direct Telephone: 0345 988 1188 Telephone: 0845 988 1188 24-hour service Flood Warnings

5. Understanding the local risk  Understand source of flooding and local flow routes;  Flood Wardens be responsible for Community Flood Archive i.What worked well and what can be done better; ii.Maps of flooded areas; iii.Investigate and answer local rumours.

6. Draft Flood Outline December 2013

7. Local Flood Protection  Can an area be protected using demountable defences?  If so, where are defences stored?  Who is responsible for deployment?  Traffic management

8. Vulnerable Residents  Identify local vulnerable residents  Will alternative accommodation be available if they risk becoming isolated;  Allocate a community building as rest and rescue centre and ensure catering and welfare facilities can be available;  Can temporary power be available?

9. Emergency Contact Numbers  List of local authority and utility emergency numbers;  Database of local skills, first aid providers etc.