DEFENCE MUNITIONS What you need to know in an emergency

Operator Ministry of Defence Site Address Defence Munitions Plymouth, Ernesettle Lane, Plymouth PL5 2TQ General Enquiries Administration Manager 01752 321342

Site Activities Q How would I find out what to do? Defence Munitions Plymouth is situated on the east A You will receive updates through the Emergency bank of the between the Notification System but you should also tune in to and Ernesettle Lane, approximately four miles north local radio stations: of Plymouth City Centre. In support of our armed n FM: 103.4 or MW 855 BBC Radio forces in the local area DM Plymouth stores, handles (Plymouth and West Devon) and processes a range of military explosive articles that n FM: 97 are classed as hazardous. Our team of staff are trained n FM: 102.2 Pirate (Plymouth) or FM 102.8 Pirate professionals and highly experienced in handling (Cornwall) defence products. Our operations are frequently audited to ensure that safety standards are not only Q How can I sign up for this service or what if my maintained but continuously reviewed and improved. contact details change? A For an application form, or to change your details if you are already a member, contact 01752 304847 or Major Accident Hazards email: [email protected] In the unlikely event of an accident occurring at the DM Alternatively you can register or change details online at: Plymouth site, we will activate our on site and off site www.plymouth.gov.uk/warnandinform emergency plans to reduce the effects as far as possible. The action to follow in the event of a major accident can be found on the reverse of this leaflet. How the Service Works On receipt of a call from the Emergency Notification System you will hear an automated message: Emergency Notification System The service will be tested annually. If there is any need Free Warning and Informing Service for an evacuation, full details will be given on local radio Plymouth City Council, in partnership with Defence and television, telling you what to do and when. Munitions Plymouth, produce a free warning and Evacuation Check List, things to consider: informing service for residents in the Ernesettle public n Follow instruction given by the emergency services information zone. n Gather family members and prepare to leave your Q How would I be told that an emergency was home if told to do so happening? n If your children’s school is within the evacuation zone A You would be contacted by the Emergency arrangements will be made to ensure they are safe, Notification System either through your home or there is no need to collect them unless told to do so mobile phone n Take baby and other specialist foods if needed

Defence Munitions Ernesettle Information sheet v1 white.indd 1 08/11/2016 11:04:52 n Get pets ready for evacuation (food/leads/baskets) What to do in the event of a major n Check if neighbours know what is happening, or if accident at DM Plymouth, the Armament they need help Depot at Ernesettle n Take any prescribed medicines that you need Emergency Instruction Leaflet. with you n This leaflet has been produced to advise you of what n Take appropriate clothing for everybody to do in the unlikely event of a major accident at n Take telephone lists for family and friends Defence Munitions Plymouth. n Take your mobile phone and charger n Please read the this carefully and follow the n Make sure all fires are out. instructions given n Turn off all non essential electrical appliances and n Householders are advised to ensure that all equipment if safe to do so occupants understand the instructions. Responsible n Shut all windows and doors and lock your home persons in business or community premises should n Keep keys and valuables safe also be familiar with the actions required to enable n Do not return home unless told you can do so by them to instruct occupants in the event of a major the police accident. n This leaflet should be kept in an accessible place Tamar Estuaries Emergency and passed on to subsequent occupiers. It should be prominently displayed in business or community Planning Forum premises. Within the Tamar estuaries area, close consultation You will be informed of a major accident by the and liaison between the local industries and residents, emergency services, local TV and radio, and if you have the emergency services and the local authorities subscribed through the ‘Emergency Notification System’. has resulted in the creation of the Tamar Estuaries On receipt of the warning, follow steps 1-8 below: Emergency Planning Forum [TEEPF]. 1 Go immediately into a house or building. The aim of the TEEPF 2 Close external doors and turn off ventilation systems. To promote co-operation between the Operators: 3 Open all windows and at the same time close Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (DRDL); HM Naval curtains or blinds. Base (HMNB), Devonport; Defence Munitions (DM) 4 Close all internal doors and go to a room facing away Plymouth and Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot (OFD) and from Defence Munitions Plymouth. Category 1 and 2 responders in the Tamar estuary 5 Tune your radio to your local radio station which will area so as to allow them to discharge their functions be used to broadcast information or instructions and duties as required by the Civil Contingencies Act BBC Radio Cornwall FM 95.2 and 103.9 2004, the Major Accident Control Regulations, the Nuclear Installations Act and the Radiation (Emergency BBC Radio Devon FM 95.7 and 103.4 Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations. Heart FM 96.6 and 97.0 The main objectives of the TEEPF are: Pirate FM FM102.2 (Devon) To provide a forum: FM102.8 (Cornwall) n For consultation between the site operators, 6 Remain indoors until you receive instructions from responders and other agencies in the the Police, local media or through the ‘Informer development and validation of on and off-site Emergency Notification System’ plans, including the planning and conduct 7 Do not use the telephone to contact the of exercises, to ensure effective response in an establishment to ensure lines are free for the emergency emergency services. n Where site-specific information can be shared 8 Please co-operate fully with the instructions given by by site operators with responders and other the emergency services. agencies; n Where responders and other agencies can provide written information updates, including information from the Local Resilience Forum, to site operators.

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