Unexploded bomb (UXB) - 5 March 2007
A UXB was discovered during the construction of the Gill Nethercott Centre. The Bomb Disposal Squad carried out a controlled explosion and cordon was lifted later that day.
Heavy snow - February 2009, December 2009 and January 2010
A particularly heavy spell of snow caused gridlock in BDBC on 21 December 2009. Rest centres were opened for those stranded in the town.
Brighton Hill Fire - 10 September 2010
A fire affected a partly constructed extra care sheltered housing scheme in Brighton Hill. As a result, roads were closed and a number of homes were evacuated.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, in conjunction with Hampshire County Council, opened a prepared rest centre, in the local area. The Council's Street Cleansing team were on site to help with the clean-up of the debris.
Heavy snow - 2 December 2010
Council staff engaged in snow clearance activities.
Bessemer Road Fire – 1 December 2011
A large fire in industrial units (1am). Prepared rest centres were put on standby but an evacuation was not needed.
Gas leak in Popley - 5 February 2012
There was a gas leak leading to an explosion in Abbey Road, Popley on the morning of Sunday 5 February. A rest centre was opened for the evacuees and overnight accommodation was organised by Southern Gas Networks.
Emergency Planning Exercises
Part of our preparation includes regular training exercises where we bring together all of the agencies in a staged situation. This lets us practice coordinating our response so that we can act quickly and effectively should a real emergency occur. The off-site emergency plans for the Atomic Weapons Establishment (Aldermaston), APPH Chineham and Humbly Grove Energy are also tested every three years.
