EMERGENCY PLAN

This plan has been produced in recognition of the importance of operating effective
contingencies for dealing with foreseeable emergencies such as fire, loss of power,
loss of heat, extreme weather (hot and cold) and widespread disease outbreak. This
plan will considers dealing with evacuation and shelter contingencies for dogs at The
Dog B&B.

This plan is for the safety and wellbeing of employees as well as visitors to the
premises.

Each person will read the plan and sign as understood.

Any member of staff discovering an emergency shall alert the emergency services.

FIRE SAFETY

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher is located in the kitchen. A Fire Blanket is located
in the kitchen. Fire Extinguishers are served annually.
Smoke detectors are located in the hallway and on the upstairs landing.
Upon discovering a fire, the member of staff will immediately sound the alarm.
All dogs will be put on a lead. Leads are kept on the back of the downstairs toilet
door. We will wait with all the dogs outside of 96 Cloverfield. If possible, dogs will be
placed in crates or in our vehicle, which holds dogs. Where possible the dogs will be
temporarily transported to our emergency accommodation at Home From Home,
Boarding Kennels, East Heddon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 0HB.The dogs will only be returned to the house when it is safe to do so. Dogs that can no longer be accommodated due to damage shall be transferred to another Licensed
Dog Boarding establishment forthwith.
Fire drills are undertaken twice per year, one shall involve the removal of all the dogs
from the house.

CARBON MONOXIDE
There is a gas boiler providing heating and hot water located in the kitchen. A
Carbon Monoxide detector is located in the kitchen and tested monthly. The gas
boiler is serviced annually by a competent gas safe engineer.

Carbon Monoxide is a tasteless, colourless, odourless gas that is toxic. In the event
that the Carbon Monoxide detector sounds, staff shall quickly make their way out of
the building opening windows and doors as they go. Call 999. Do not re-enter the
building until you are told it is safe to do so, even to rescue a dog.

LOSS OF POWER
Emergency torches are located in the kitchen next to the back door and in the
master bedroom. The torches are tested monthly to ensure the batteries are working.
In the event of a power loss the power company will be called to ascertain when the
power is likely to be returned. If the power is likely to be off for more than 24 hours
then consideration to hiring a generator shall be made. Loss of power in winter is
likely to lead to loss of heating, so the loss of heating plan shall be followed.
Alternatively, if the power cannot be restored via main or generator then arrangements to board the dogs in a nearby Licensed boarding establishments will
be made. Emergency contacts for all boarding animals shall be kept ‘in the cloud’ so they can be accessed remotely or on a ‘grab sheet’ in the kitchen.

LOSS OF HEATING
In the winter the loss of heating could be serious.
Ensure all doors and windows are closed prevent any dogs entering the outside
areas and to prevent the unnecessary loss of heat.
See scenario for loss of power. Consider providing alternative heating arrangements
such as gas heaters. Before gas or solid fuel appliances are used a thorough risk
assessment will be performed considering fire, burns and potential for carbon
monoxide poisoning. Only heaters approved for indoor use shall be used.
Alternatively, if the temperature cannot be safely maintained above 10 degrees
arrangements to board the dogs in nearby Licensed boarding establishments will
made.

EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

Heat: Fans are provided, and escape proof windows can be opened to help with the
air flow. In the unlikely event that the temperature cannot be maintained below 26
degrees air conditioning unit will be hired to lower the indoor temperatures. Dog
walks will be limited to the coolest part of the day (early mornings & late evenings)
and dogs will not be encouraged to be active when it is hot. Regular replenishment of cool drinking water will be undertaken. Wet cool towels and cooling mats will be
provided in the shaded area of the garden.

Cold: If the current system cannot maintain the temperature above 10 degrees
supplementary heating electric or gas heating will be provided. Before electric or gas
appliances are used a through risk assessment will be performed considering fire,
burns and potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. Only heaters approved for
indoor use shall be used.

Damage to buildings: In extreme weather the dogs shall be restricted to indoors
only. In the event that the house is damaged (e.g. falling trees, roofs missing
significant tiles or flat roof come away) arrangements to board dogs in nearby
Licensed boarding establishments will be made if there is no longer sufficient
suitable safe accommodation at The Dog B&B. Efforts should be made to capture
any dogs that have escaped, but only if safe for staff to do so.

LOSS OF WATER
In the event that there is a loss of water the utility company will be contacted to
determine how long The Dog B&B will remain without water.
If it is to be no longer than 24 hours, then sufficient water bottles will be purchased
from a local shop to ensure the dogs are supplied with fresh drinking water. Sufficient
water for handwashing and spot cleaning should be purchased. (Note sanitiser is not
a suitable alternative to handwashing but can help reduce the bacteria and viral
loading on a person’s clean hands). If the premises are to be without water for longer than 24 hours, then it becomes difficult to deep clean, use washing machines and maintain hygiene standards. In this supply is re-established. When the water supply is re-established then the premises will be deep cleaned.

FLOOD DAMAGE

In the event of a flood to ensure the safety of our animals we would stay
informed about any potential flooding by signing up for flood warnings
via the Met Office app or Gov.UK and local emergency services.
In the unlikely event of an imminent flood we will prepare a flood kit;
 Emergency food
 Fresh water
 Dog bowls
 Bedding
 Towels or blankets (for warmth)

Collect important documents including Dog register of the dogs staying
at that time, owner contact details and place in a waterproof bag.
Evacuate the animals if the flood is imminent to a higher ground or safe
room upstairs in the property.
Contact the emergency services by calling 999, and contact the RSPCA
for assistance with the dogs.
Once all animals have been evacuated safely, contact owners or
emergency local contact if owners cannot be contacted, to state what
has happened and where the place of safety that their dog(s) have been
transported to.