Contingency Measures for Hergest Camp Farm
Introduction
The following contingency measures form part of the management plans for the operations at Hergest Camp Farm. The table lists the operations along with timescales for implementation and potential impacts.
Operation | Contingency | Implementation | Actions | Potential Impact
Mains Failure | Standby Generator | Automatic | None | None
Generator Failure | Service contract providing 24/7 emergency cover | Immediate, mobile generator provided within 3 hours | Manual ventilation of poultry houses as detailed in emergency plan | Slight
Fire | Emergency services notified | Immediate | All drainage set to dirty water containment. Nearby neighbours notified if severe. | Slight-High
Flood (external | N/A | N/A | None installation not within flood plain | None
Major Bird Loss | Integrator notified | Immediate | Integrator initiates major bird loss recovery | Slight
Water supply failure | Water supply company contacted | Within 4 hours | Potable water brought in tankers | None
Litter Wash Water Removal | Third party removal with multiple outlets/collection | Immediate | None | None
Washing Operations | Use of secondary cleaning contractor | Within 24 hours | Poultry houses remain sealed until washing contractor on site | Slight
Fallen Stock Removal | Secondary collection Agent | Within 48 hours | Storage capacity allowance for delayed collection | Slight
Staff shortage | Operator and part time help available at all times, all fully trained | Immediate | Staff absence cover | None
Live Bird collection | Integrator organises alternative collection | Within 48 hours | Normal operations until bird depletion organised | None
Feed supply interruption | Feed sourced from alternative supplier | Within 24 hours | None | None
Waste | Alternative collection | Within 24 hours | Securely Stored | None
Adverse Weather | Integrator monitored | Continuous | Bird collection delayed/brought forward | None

Site closure during operations is not practicable due to potential welfare issues with intensive livestock installations.