Hazards / Risks: Structural
Structural risk is seen as less obvious area for work than others such as flooding and weather.
Be that as it may, it is still an important area to consider. Some of the key areas for consideration include bridge collapse and reservoir burst both of which would have a large impact on the lives of many.
The multi-agency partners plan, prepare and test for any high risk structures which may impact our population and will ensure all appropriate mitigation methods are put in place to reduce the risk as much as reasonably possible.
Risk Advice & Articles
Bridge Collapse
Unfortunately bridge collapses do happen in every day life, but luckily they aren’t too common.
Reservoir Collapse
Put simply a dam burst is the sudden, rapid and uncontrollable release of water due to the collapse/structural failure of the dam itself.
LRF in Action
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Exercise Inundation
Its not too often we take part in big exercises across multiple boundaries, but sometimes a great opportunity presents its-self!
Salisbury Rail Crash
Some describe it as the Salisbury Rail Crash, some as the Salisbury. Derailment and some as the Salisbury Train Crash. Whatever label one puts on it, officially it was Operation Zambezi.
Operation London Bridge
Operation Bridges is the collective term for the plans that are put in place for the death of a senior Royal. These are unfortunately something we had been working on for a few years.