Floods

There are also huge concerns with flooding of an area. Concerns are submerged fuel, oil, chemical and poisons in there holdings or otherwise. These products often get mobilized in there containers and pose a threat of creating a hazardous spill should these products start leaking.

Overall objectives at any incident:

• Host an immediate assessment of the immediate area concentrating on all living organisms in and around the incidents covered area.

• The application of aerators to assist the plant, animal and microorganism communities.

• The removal of all dead animals and other organism that may have died because of the incident. All dead organisms and animals are disposed of in a manner that no other animal could digest them causing secondary problems.

• The immediate evaluation of all visible animal and birds for possible contamination and on going evaluation of both animals and areas.

• The immediate closure of contaminated areas to prevent access to animals that may become contaminated because of the incident.

• The identification of food sources should the incident have had an effect on the food source in the immediate area.

• The setting up of alternative feeding and drinking points.

• Monitor weather patterns and water - flow patterns of the contaminated areas.

• Setting up of an on-site rehabilitation centre.