Parish Council
Sticklepath Parish Community Response Plan
Sticklepath Parish Community Response Plan
DO NOT PUT YOURSELF OR OTHERS AT RISK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
IF THERE IS A RISK TO LIFE THEN CALL 999 OR 112 IMMEDIATELY
The Main Aim
The main aim of this plan and everything included in it is to increase our resilience as a community by developing a robust and coordinated approach to risk management which compliments the plans of responding agencies.
The Risk Assessment prepares all of us to reduce risk and provides us with the tools to Respond to risk appropriately with the support of the Community Response Team.
If there is a risk to life then do not read any further and ring 999 or 112.
This plan contains:
1.Sticklepath Parish Community Response Risk Assessment
(to support our whole community to prepare and plan for a community incident and be able to support the Community Response Team to respond appropriately). This document tells you what to do when there is a community incident and how to plan and prepare for it.
2. Home Emergency Plan (It is recommended that all residents complete this form)
This document helps to provide vital information about you as a resident which will be helpful for the Emergency Services if they are called.
3. Key Contacts List – Confidential
This document is a useful list for the CRT to use if they need to in-order to help you all. Confidential
4. Key Points for Communication (Locations in our Parish where residents can receive accurate information to help them Plan and Prepare for a Community Response)
This document tells you where updates and information about our Community Response Plan are kept so that you are updated and know what to do in the event of Community incident which requires a response.
5. Map of Community
6. Flood Plans (including Key buildings) – Confidential
This document is to be used by the CRT to help them coordinate targeted support for individual residents which may be in danger.
7.Incident Report Form
This form should be completed following the engagement of the Community Response Team in response to a Community Incident.
1. Community Response Plan Risk Assessment
For PDF version of the Community Response Plan Risk Assessment please click here.
| TASK DESCRIPTION | Community Response Plan Risk Assessment |
| Location | Sticklepath Parish |
| Assessment Date | 23rd February 2026 |
| Assessment Review Date | February 2027 |
| Assessor Name | Jake Powell |
| Current CRT members | Jake Powell (07947 831465) Derek Moore (07721 056826) Kay Loram (07909 245647) Kevin Sales (07904 731012) Rob Sewell (07591 877610) Beth Hawking (07495 291988) |
Mandatory Requirements
The designated Community Response Team are responsible for delivering this plan to the best of their ability depending on their own ability to respond appropriately to any of the risks detailed in this document.
No person or persons should ever put themselves at risk of danger or injury.
The Risks and Hazards identified in this Risk Assessment are intended as a guide, to allow appropriate mitigation and to minimise risk or harm to all Operatives and Members of the public. The list is not exhaustive and it is the responsibility of all individuals to ensure that they are prepared for any activities to support this plan and that they respond appropriately to any risk which they engage with.
Every resident in Sticklepath Parish will have the opportunity to complete a Home Emergency Plan to speed up the process of support to be provided by the CRT and the Emergency Services.
| Community Response Team | A Community Response Team (CRT) has been established in conjunction with this Community Response Plan to coordinate the community’s response to an incident –
All Members of Sticklepath Parish Council are responsible for delivering this plan. Two members of the CRT have been chosen two lead Coordinators who will deliver and keep this plan up to date: Jacob Powell and Kay Loram. All members of the Community Response Team (except external emergency services) should: · Reside in the community Updates and Information about the Community Response Plan can be viewed on the Village Website (www.sticklepath.org/parish), on Sticklepath Parish Council Noticeboards (outside the Village Hall or the Taw River Inn) or on Social Media by looking for Sticklepath (Okehampton) Community Group. |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES | Emergency Services 112 Electricity National Grid 0800 404090 (24-hour emergency line) DCC Highways operational control centre 01392 383329 or 0845 1551004 Environment Agency (Floodline) 0345 9881188 |
Section B – Hazards and Response – Prepare, Prevent and Respond
| Hazard Description | Risk Potential | Mitigation |
| Flooding
Potential for flooding to affect village infrastructure and endanger residents. Potential for flooding to block or obstruct access to key areas of our parish and impact vulnerable residents. The primary risk of flooding is identified to be from the Leat and the River Taw. Surface water build up from flash flooding or heavy rainfall during bad weather. In the event of a significant flood, if possible, contact the Environment Agency on 0345 9881188 and the Emergency Services on 112. If there is no power then follow the advice in section Electricity Outage.
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Prevent and Prepare
Annual cleaning of the Leat to prevent potential for flooding to occur. Frequent checks to be made of the sluice gate at the top of the leat to ensure that it is in working order at all times. Regular cleaning of waste and sewage systems in the village (to be monitored by Road Warden) Flood risk reports to be gathered from Environment Agency to help to identity focal points for support when flooding occurs. This information will be used to feed any preventative measures which need to take place to minimise harm which could occur due to Flooding. (http://www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk) CRT members to monitor local and regional weather forecasts to help to predict and prevent disruption from flooding. (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk) Equipment and materials to prevent flooding of property to be made available to all residents to be available in one location (Devonshire Pub Car Park – ///crowds.achieving.trip) All residents to fill in the Home Emergency Plan so that all important information is available. Response In the event of a significant flood, if possible contact the Environment Agency on 0345 9881188. Establish contact with anyone in the CRT team. If you are unsafe then move to Muster Point (Taw River Inn). CRT also to engage with emergency services to inform and notify them of dangers present. Coordinate use of resources to support community in areas identified as affected by flooding. Ensure that all vulnerable members of our community are checked and supported appropriately. If it is not safe to do so then do not put yourself at risk. If you are in any doubt of your safety or the safety of others then ring 112. |
| Hazard Description | Risk Potential | Mitigation |
| Water Contamination
Potential for Water Contamination caused by pipeline or infrastructure failure.
Potential for flooding to block or obstruct drainage and lead to water contamination
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Regular cleaning of waste and sewage systems in the village (to be delivered by authorities responsible for maintenance and to be monitored by the Road Warden) Services and companies which use substances which are harmful or dangerous to comply in full with regulations referring to their storage and usage.
Response In the event of water contamination contact the Environment Agency on 0345 9881188.
If you are in any doubt of your safety or the safety of others then ring 112. |
| Hazard Description | Risk Potential | Mitigation |
| Snow
Potential for snowfall to affect village infrastructure and endanger residents. Potential for snowfall to block or obstruct access to key areas of our parish and impact vulnerable residents. If there is no power then follow the advice in section Electricity Outage
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Prevent and Prepare
CRT members to monitor local and regional weather forecasts to help to predict and prevent disruption from significant snowfall. (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk) Regular monitoring of Grit Bins in the Parish to ensure that they are ready and available to use. Designated Snow Warden to check regularly. Shovels and other equipment to respond to snow to be kept in the Devonshire Inn Car Park. There is also a supply of equipment in the STOC shed behind the Finch Foundry. Road Warden to engage with the Highways Team to ensure that drains are cleared regularly to allow for runoff water to drain appropriately and that includes danger runoff water caused by snow melting. All residents to fill in the Home Emergency Plan so that all important information is available. Response Establish contact with anyone in the CRT team. If you are unsafe then move to Muster Point (Taw River Inn). CRT also to engage with emergency services to inform and notify them of situation using the WWW document. Coordinate use of resources to support community in areas identified as affected by snow. Ensure that all vulnerable members of our community are checked and supported appropriately. If you are in any doubt of your safety or the safety of others then ring 112. |
| Full or Partial Electricity Outage
Potential for Electricity outage to affect all members of our community. Loss of Power could be catastrophic for those members of our community who are vulnerable.
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Prevent and Prepare
National Grid to ensure that all power infrastructure is reviewed and repaired as necessary. Monitor planned electricity outages. Identify vulnerable people in the village who rely on power for their own well being or health reasons. All residents to fill in the Home Emergency Plan so that all important information is available even when there is no power. Response In the event of an electricity outage then, if possible, contact the National Grid on 0800 404090. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE. Establish contact with rest of CRT team. If you are unsafe then move to Muster Point (Taw River Inn). CRT to engage with emergency services to inform and notify them of situation using the WWW document. Coordinate use of resources to support community in areas identified as affected by electricity outage. Ensure that all vulnerable members of our community are checked and supported appropriately when possible. If you are in any doubt of your safety or the safety of others then ring 112. |
| Fire
Potential for fire to affect village infrastructure and endanger residents
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Prevent and Prepare
All residents of thatched houses to ensure that roofs are properly maintained and repaired when necessary. All residents to ensure that they follow DNP rules with bonfires and barbecues. Response Establish contact with anyone in the CRT team. If you are unsafe then move to Muster Point (Taw River Inn). CRT also to engage with emergency services to inform and notify them of situation using the WWW document. Coordinate use of resources to support community in areas identified as affected by fire. Ensure that all vulnerable members of our community are checked and supported appropriately. If you are in any doubt of your safety or the safety of others then ring 112. |
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| Major Health Incident
THE CRT Team are not responsible for critical care associated with a major health incident. Ring 112.
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All residents complete Home Emergency Plan in anticipation of a Major Health incident. Response Ring 112. – Emergency Services will respond to any Major Health incident. (The VETS team will be called automatically and will respond accordingly) If it is health incident which affects the entire Parish (e.g. pandemic) then respond to national government advice, IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CRT TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CARE UNLESS YOU ARE AN ASSIGNED MEMBER OF THE VETS TEAM. |
All CRT members will be given access to Addendums (with contacts and maps)
2. Home Emergency Plan
For PDF Version of the Home Emergency Plan for you to download and complete please click here.
Plan for an emergency, fill this form in and keep it in a safe place. Choose one of these places to keep it safe – the front door, next to the telephone or on the fridge door.
If you need help to complete this document then get someone to help you.
INFORM THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY/HOUSEMATES
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| Your address
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| Write down your what3words location (https://what3words.com/)
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| Name | Mobile | Work |
| How do you turn off the following? Who is responsible? | |
| Electricity | |
| Gas | |
| Water | |
| Oil | |
| Do all household members know how and when to call the emergency services?
Who do I call in an emergency? |
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| Emergency Services | 112 | Doctor | |
| NHS Direct | 111 | School | |
| NHS Quicker App | Download it. | Home Insurance | |
| Local Police Station | 101 | ||
| Weather forecast | Flood Risk Direct | 03459881188 or 0845 6026340.
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| In case of an emergency | |
| Pick two people who have consent to give medication if needed to anyone in your house. Write their details below (address and telephone number) | |
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| ICE2
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| Do you have children? Have you checked what plans the school has in the event of an emergency? Ask them. | |
| Name of School | Contact Number of School |
| Are there any elderly, disabled or vulnerable family members in your household | |
| Have you made a list of any medication they are taking? | Make a list here
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| Do you all speak English? If not, then what is your first language? | |
| Is anyone blind or deaf in your family or someone who has communication difficulties? | |
| What happens if I am separated from the rest of your family? |
| Agree an alternative safe meeting place away from home.
Remember that we have a Muster Point in our village which is the Taw River Pub which you can use. Someone there will help you and alert the Community Response Team if there is a problem. |
| Where is your safe, secure space for important documents (e.g. passport, birth certificate and insurance certificates)?
Make sure that they are safe and that ICE1 and ICE2 know where they are kept and how to access them if necessary. |
| Do you know what to do when there is total loss of power and all the lights turn off? Would you be able to find anything in the dark? Make sure you can or find someone who can help you to do so.
Keep an emergency box with a torch with spare batteries, first aid kit, candles and matches, mobile phone and charger. Keep it in a safe place. |
| Keep a domestic emergency grab bag with essentials for quick evacuation:
Water, Non-perishable food, first aid, important documents, medications, hygiene items, warm clothing, a flashlight, radio, phone charger, and cash for up to 72 hours, plus specific needs for children, pets, and disabilities stored in an accessible backpack for immediate use during sudden emergencies. |
4. Key Points for Communication
Information on the Community Response Plan will be kept in the following locations:
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- The Parish Notice Board outside the Taw River Inn
- Online on the Sticklepath Parish Council website (this page)
The Primary Muster Point for the Community Response Plan is:
The Taw River Inn.
The secondary Muster Point for the Community Response Plan is:
Sticklepath Village Hall.
5. Map of Community, including Key buildings
7. Incident Report Form
For PDF of the Incident Report Form please click here
This form should be completed following the engagement of the Community Response Team in response to a Community Incident. The information in this form is confidential and sharing of this document to any other party is prohibited other than the Emergency services and Sticklepath Parish Council.
| 1. Details of person reporting this incident | |
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| 2. Details of the Incident | |||
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| Where did the incident take place?
Please describe the location or provide a sketch/photo: |
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