Building collapse - Specialist Urban Search & Rescue Teams are available within our local area, and their knowledge has been used to determine our response to structural collapse.

Building Collapse

Local Example
Building under construction

Local Impact
Possible evacuation of adjoining buildings required; potential disruption to affected businesses, etc. Possible injuries and hospitalisations.

Further Information

• West Midlands Fire Service
• Districts - Building Control

Bridge Collapse (Road/Rail)

Local Example
Local Bridge

Local Impact
Disruption to/closure of road network; possible impact on rail network

Further Information

• Highways Agency
• Network Rail

Bridge Collapse (Road/Road)

Local Example
Local Bridge

Local Impact
Disruption to/closure of road network

Further Information

• Highways Agency

Bridge Collapse (Road/Watercourse)

Local Example
Local Bridge

Local Impact
Disruption to/closure of road network

Further Information

• Highways Agency

Dam/Reservoir Failure

Local Example
Edgbaston Reservoir

Local Impact
Inundation of land/property; need to evacuate communities at risk

Further Information

• Environment Agency