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  Advice on dealing with the effects of flood water

  Posted on September 20, 2015 by Catherine Leonard in Disaster Response, Emergency response

  Many National Trust properties have been affected by the recent flooding.  This Safety Note has been compiled to provide advice to staff at properties. There are four elements:  Preparation for flooding; During a flood; Following a flood; and Further Guidance. Advice on dealing with the effects of flood water Case Study: Flooding at Sizergh

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  Emergency Planning

  Posted on September 20, 2015 by Catherine Leonard in Disaster Response, Emergency response

  This guidance is designed to help you with the details for your initial emergency preparations. There are examples given to help you, but you can also use different templates or forms if you wish. Emergency Salvage Plan Template Emergency planning guidance A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause […]

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  Forecast? – Changeable

  Posted on September 20, 2015 by Catherine Leonard in Climate Change, Disaster Response

  Here are some examples of climate change impacts around the National Trust. This report shares some experiences so far across the Trust and outlines a suggested approach for the future. Forecast? – Changeable?

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  Heritage Provisions: Dangerous, earthquake prone, insanitary buildings and dangerous dams policies

  Posted on September 20, 2015 by Catherine Leonard in Disaster Response, Emergency response

  This guide, published by Heritage New Zealand, is for territorial authorities in respect to heritage provisions of policies for dangerous, earthquake-prone, and insanitary buildings. It discusses some key heritage-related principles relating to dangerous building and dam issues and explains the concept of a heritage building and heritage dam. Examples of model policies are provided for local […]

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