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Case Study. Little Tew 17 Sept 2012. Incident Timeline. 2:10 pm 999 Call Single outbuilding fire 3:00 pm Outbuilding identified as a workshop containing acetylene cylinder 30 Homes evacuated within 200m radius 50-60 residents sent to the ‘Tew Centre’. 7:00 pm
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Case Study Little Tew 17 Sept 2012
Incident Timeline • 2:10 pm • 999 Call • Single outbuilding fire • 3:00 pm • Outbuilding identified as a workshop containing acetylene cylinder • 30 Homes evacuated within 200m radius • 50-60 residents sent to the ‘Tew Centre’. • 7:00 pm • Local Authority arranges overnight hotel accommodation for 25 residents • Local Authority arranges overnight accommodation for pets
Tew Centre 200m
Lessons Identified Locally: • The Tew Centre: familiar location but formal no plan to open it. • Community self-supported shelter/comfort • Willingness to draw up plan/involve community EPU: • Will attend incidents within target 2 hours • Review communication methods; particarly on removal of cordon