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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 02 May 2009 09:39 |
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A number of cases of Human Swine Flu have now been reported within the UK. Chichester District Council wants to reassure residents that the Sussex Resilience Forum, of which the Council is a member, is closely monitoring the situation.
The Forum continues to assess the current situation, review contingency plans and identify resources across agencies that may be required if the virus reaches Sussex. Plans for such events have been in place for some time and these have been well practiced. The current outbreak is not a Pandemic, but we are taking all possible precautions to ensure the safety of the residents of Sussex. All members of the public have a key role to play. Good personal hygiene practices are key and can help to reduce transmission of all viruses. This includes Swine Flu, which can last for several hours on a contaminated surface. Key tips - Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue. Try and dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully. (See "Catch it, Bin it, Kill it"Â campaign)
- Maintain good basic hygiene. For example wash your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people. (See "Wet, Soap, Wash, Rinse, Dry" campaign)
- Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product
- Stay at home if you have any symptoms of flu
- Make sure your children follow this advice
Further health advice and information for the public can be found on the Health Protection agency Website, or see the Governments Swine Flu Information Leaflet, by clicking on the link to the right. Key websites to refer to: The Health Protection Agency is the government appointed body that is responsible for taking the lead on coordinating the national response. Their web site offers the latest information on the situation. The web address is www.hpa.org.uk Other key websites are: - Directgov (www.direct.gov.uk/swineflu) the primary government website for essential cross-government swine flu messages.
- NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) the primary public-facing health information and advice service.
- The Department of Health website (www.dh.gov.uk) the home of content relating to health and care professionals.
- Business Link (www.businesslink.gov.uk/swineflu) the home of business-related information.
- Health and Safety Executive (www.hse.gov.uk) information for employers.
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RESIDENTS EVACUATED IN CHICHESTER ARSON ATTACK |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 25 April 2009 08:12 |
Approximately thirty residents of a sheltered housing complex in Chichester were evacuated tonight when several cars in an adjacent car port were destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Fire Control Operators received more than a dozen calls to the blaze at Rose Court in St Cyriacs, Chichester shortly before 8:30pm. The building is close to Chichester Fire Station and the first crews were on the scene less than one minute after being mobilised. They arrived to find a rapidly developing fire involving seven cars in a car port that was threatening to spread to the main building. An assistance message ‘make pumps 4’ was sent and additional crews from Bosham and Bognor were ordered. Police Officers at the scene began to evacuate the residents as crews started to tackle the fire which was eventually brought under control by 14 breathing apparatus wearers using foam jets and 4 hosereels. All seven vehicles and the structure of the car port were 100% damaged by fire, but crews were able to stop the fire spreading to the main building which suffered only superficial external damage. The residents were taken to the nearby Fernleigh Community Centre, and Emergency Planners from West Sussex were contacted in case emergency overnight accommodation would be needed. Those fears proved unfounded and residents were allowed back in their homes after two hours. One resident was taken to hospital for a precautionary check. The cause of the blaze is being treated as arson. A Fire Investigation Officer and Police Scene of Crimes Officer are working at the scene carrying out further investigations. 
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