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• SPOTS!

  Tue 25 Sep 2018

   

  SUPPORTING PEOPLE ON THE SPECTRUM

   

  There is a great support and information sharing group for families, carers, friends of children and adults with autism and associated learning difficulties.  Please see the poster below or Mrs Standen for more details.

  

• Update re Westwood Fire

  Thu 20 Sep 2018

  Update from Kent Fire & Rescue 20th September 2018

   

  Information and advice for businesses: Westwood fire

   

  As you know, firefighters have been tackling a fire at an industrial unit in Enterprise Way since Saturday morning (15 September).

   

  Crews remain on site where they are working hard to contain the fire, drag the rubbish out of the fire zone, dampen it down, turn it over and check for hot spots.

   

  Due to the size and nature of the incident, the fire service is set to be working on the site for some days to come. Smoke remains in the area as expected, and as crews drag and turn the burning material over, this may result in an occasional temporary increase in the amount of smoke coming from the site.

   

  Businesses are advised to conduct their own risk assessment before opening, to take the smoke in the area, and any other factors, into account. The advice to keep windows and doors closed remains.

   

  As with any large fire the Environment Agency and Public Health England have worked with the fire service to assess the impacts of smoke and whether or not it is necessary to monitor air quality. Various factors are taken into account including the nature of the fire, weather conditions and whether or not the smoke plume is at ground level. In the initial stages of this fire it was felt there was no need to monitor air quality and for people to follow existing public health advice. All agencies and local authorities remain in regular contact to monitor and review the situation.

   

  The cause of the fire is under investigation by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) and Kent Police.

   

  For updates, and to sign up to receive updates via email, please visit our website www.kent.fire-uk.org

  Advice from Public Health England:

  • People living and working in areas affected by smoke should stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.

   

  • Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed.

   

  • Some of the substances present in smoke can irritate the lining of the nose, throat and lungs, the skin and the eyes. Symptoms may include coughing and wheezing, sore throat, feeling short of breath, runny nose or eyes or chest pain. In general, exposure to smoke is more likely to affect people who have existing breathing problems, lung or heart conditions.

   

  • People who are generally fit and well are unlikely to experience long-term health problems from temporary exposure to smoke from a fire.

   

  • The very young and very old, smokers, and people with flu or flu-like illnesses, may also be at greater risk after exposure to smoke from fires.

   

  • To minimise your exposure, limit the amount of time you spend outside in the smoke. People with asthma who may be in the vicinity of the fire should carry their inhaler.

   

  If symptoms persist seek medical advice by calling NHS 111 or by contacting your General Practitioner (GP). If a medical consultant is already treating an existing health condition, discuss your concerns and symptoms with them. In the case of an emergency call 999.
   

• Impact of fire Tuesday 18th Sept

  Tue 18 Sep 2018

   7am update: School is open but the wind direction is sending the smoke plume across Margate/school. If your child is asthmatic, vulnerable to chest infections etc you may want to consider remaining at home which will be authorised today. Doors/windows will be kept shut and it will be hot in school.                             

   

  Update from Kent Fire & Rescue:

   

  Firefighters are expected to remain on the scene of the industrial unit fire in Westwood, Margate for several days to come, while they continue to dampen down the baled waste that is alight. It is normal for this type of burning material to take some time to fully extinguish. 
   
  During the day time between 9am and 6pm, seven fire engines will be assigned to the scene with crews working to extinguish the fire and move the waste. Between 6pm and 9am, two fire engines will remain on site to provide a watching brief. No firefighting operations will take place overnight due to lack of light and to ensure the safety of crews. 
   
  Smoke will remain in the area for some days to come, and the advice for people living and working nearby to keep windows and doors closed, remains in place. 
   
  Road closures 
   
  • Star Lane is closed at the junction of Star Lane Link road – this is likely to remain in place for at least two days. 
   
  • Nash Road is closed at the roundabout junction of Star Lane, and is access only for residents of Wherry Close from the roundabout. All other residents will have access from the other end of Nash Lane (junction with Empire Terrace) – this will remain in place for at least two days. 
   
  Advice from Public Health England 
   
  • People living and working in areas affected by smoke should stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed. 
   
  • Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed. 
   
  • Some of the substances present in smoke can irritate the lining of the nose, throat and lungs, the skin and the eyes. Symptoms may include coughing and wheezing, sore throat, feeling short of breath, runny nose or eyes or chest pain. In general, exposure to smoke is more likely to affect people who have existing breathing problems, lung or heart conditions. 
   
  • People who are generally fit and well are unlikely to experience long-term health problems from temporary exposure to smoke from a fire. 
   
  • The very young and very old, smokers, and people with flu or flu-like illnesses, may also be at greater risk after exposure to smoke from fires. 
   
  • To minimise your exposure, limit the amount of time you spend outside in the smoke. People with asthma who may be in the vicinity of the fire should carry their inhaler. 
   
  • If symptoms persist seek medical advice by calling NHS 111 or by contacting your General Practitioner (GP). If a medical consultant is already treating an existing health condition, discuss your concerns and symptoms with them. In the case of an emergency call 999. 

• New term, new year!

  Thu 13 Sep 2018

   

  Thank you for helping make the start of the year so smooth.  You have prepared your children well and everyone appears very happy to be back at school.  The new 120 reception children have settled in and the fantastic transition work means that the few tears were just from mums and dads!  The children all look very smart in their uniform...our usual plea to make sure everything is named.