Deal with emergencies

Manage flood risk

• Are you prepared for flooding? Flooding can be caused by rivers, the sea, surface water or overflowing drains or sewers.
• Find out if you are at risk using the flood maps.
• NI Dept of Infrastructure: Flood maps
• SEPA: Flood maps
• SEPA: Sign up for flood warnings

Extreme weather events

• Be prepared for extreme weather events, and build resilience into your activities.
• Climate Northern Ireland: Resources
• Adaptation Scotland: Tools and resources

Dealing with spills

• If you have a spill on your farm, of any material or liquid that could cause harm to land or water it is important that you have a plan in place to deal with it.
• NetRegs: GPP 22 Dealing with Spills

Pollution incident response planning

• Remember: Source, Pathway, Receptor.
• Put in place a plan that will help you to prevent harm if spills or accidents happen.
• Keep spill equipment appropriate to the materials you have on site and be prepared to use them.
• NetRegs: GPP 21 Pollution Incident Response Planning