Angarrack Flood Plan The purpose of this plan is principally to alleviate the effects of flooding from the Angarrack river and surface water run-off, for residents of 3 properties in Hatch’s Hill and several properties in Riverside. Copies of this flood plan will be made available to all affected residents and holiday homes for the benefit of guests.

Angarrack Flood Risk Assessment

Hazard Likelihood Severity Consequence Flooding from Flooding from heavy, During periods of very Properties and Angarrack river via intense, prolonged rain high Rainfall, flash adjacent roads may Northern tributary storms can be severe be affected

Hazard Likelihood Severity Consequence Flooding from surface Dependent on amount Could be severe in Properties and water run-off and height of river Hatch’s Hill area adjacent roads may level be affected

Hazard Likelihood Severity Consequence Flooding from culvert Flooding in heavy, During periods of Properties and overflow continuous rain, if prolonged heavy rain, adjacent roads may blockage occurs could be severe be affected

The main risks are flooding from Angarrack River Some surface water drains discharge into the via its Northern tributary and from surface water river, the level of which can rise quickly during run-off when the drains cannot cope. This flood long periods of heavy rainfall, preventing the plan deals with these threats. surface water dispersing and putting several properties at risk.

Residents who are members of the Angarrack Flood Group and liaise with Council and the Environment Agency on a regular basis are:

Cllr. Brian Capper Mike Witheridge Sweetlarks, 25 Riverside 20 Riverside 01736 753838 01736757208 John Barnicoat 16 Riverside 01736 759604 Chris Bray Cherrytrees, Riverside 01736 753306

Surface Water Flood Map

Fluvial (river) Flood Map

Flood Management Procedures Desirable additional measures, not yet implemented: • Debris catcher installed on upstream side of culvert. • Extend the drain pipe in the river, by the road • CCTV installed on upstream side of culvert and bridge, to increase capacity for surface water to monitored by the EA. drain away.

• The penstock gate on the culvert is normally • Restore the ‘throttle’ device on the Northern closed to prevent flows into the river. tributary, to slow down excessive flows.

• The Environment Agency currently keeps the • Clear excess silt in the river, by and under the culvert clear and strims the river bank twice a road bridge, to increase capacity. year. Equipment • Volunteer Flood Wardens will monitor the river Sandbags and a pump are available, particularly and culvert and report issues to the EA. for nos. 2 and 3 Hatch’s Hill. • Riparian owners have been advised of their During periods of expected heavy or prolonged responsibility to keep the river clear. rainfall, the following procedures will be followed. • Road drains cleared annually and also when necessary. Monitoring Process • Volunteer Flood Wardens will monitor the • Residents can sign up for an alert from the drains and report any blockages to Highways. Floodline Warnings Direct service provided by • Additional drains installed on Hatch’s Hill. the EA www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ • Flood Proof doors fitted to nos. 2 and 3 Hatch’s flood. Hill

• A 10 Point Household Flood Action Plan has been provided to all households at risk. • Copies of this Flood Plan will be supplied to all Emergency Contact Information households at risk. • Flood Wardens will monitor the state of the Emergency Planning river and surface water and cascade warnings 0300 1234 100 as necessary. Cornwall Council Highways (24 hours) Action during flooding process 0300 1234 222 Cornwall Council General Enquiries Matters that will need to be considered: 0300 1234 100 1. To alert the Emergency Services and other Devon and Cornwall Constabulary responders such as Fire and Rescue, Highways, 999 (non-emergency: 101) Police, Environment Agency, Western Power Cornwall Fire & Rescue 999 and Cornwall Council’s Emergency Planning as South Western Ambulance Service 999 necessary. Environment Agency (Floodline) 2. To man any affected roads to stop drivers 0345 988 1188 or 0845 988 1188 and advise them not to proceed, until the emergency services take over. Environment Agency (Incident Line 0800 807 060) 3. To liaise with the Emergency Services on their arrival and during the event. Town Council - Clerk: Ellie Giggal 01736 755005 4. If there is a need for a designated rest centre, Angarrack Community Centre/Methodist Church will be used. Village contacts in the event of Clear up process an emergency in Angarrack • To consult with agencies and report issues. Chris Bray - 4 x 4 • To remove road closure equipment 01736 753306 • To ensure drains/gullies are clear – contact Chris Bray - Chainsaw Cornwall Council if not. 01736 753306 Maintenance of equipment Brian Capper - Community Centre keyholder between events 01736 753838 / 07753 814999 Tony Uren - Community Centre keyholder • To ensure drains/gullies that effect the area 01736 753914 / 07971 920996 are kept clear of debris and report any problems to the EA or CC. Malcolm Bryant - Community Centre keyholder 01736 753788 Revision of plan This is a working document and will be reviewed on a regular basis, not less than annually.

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