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Filling Stations
32.
Operators
and vacate their
should be asked to board up, lock premises in the event of riots in the neighbourhood which threaten to overrun them. Before leaving they should ensure that the main electric supply is switched off. They should remove the fuses and take with them any winding handles used for manual operation of pumps.
33.
Oil companies may consider removing petrol the tanks of service stations situated in areas particularly affected by disturbances.
from
Dangerous Goods Stores and Bulk
Stocks at Agents' Premises
34.
Similar
should be taken
precautions to those in paragraph 33 to make it as difficult as possible for any person or persons who may be intent on causing damage to or committing unlawful acts against their stocks, from gaining access to them.
Bulk Lorries Owned by Agents or Contractors
35.
Owners who are unable to park their vehicles within walled premises should contact the oil company they serve to obtain advice and instructions. As many as possible will be accommodated at the oil company's terminals and depots although companies should bear in mind the dangers of congestion and the increased threat of sabotage. Priority parking at depots will be given to fully loaded vehicles.
Routeing and Despatch of Lorries
36. in
All vehicle operators should be warned that the vanguard of an emergency, spasmodic disturbances may occur and crowds may try to overturn dangerous goods vehicles in order to occupy and harass the authorities. Contact should be made with local Police stations to enquire whether escorts are required before lorries are despatched. In the event of escorts being needed, the Oil Supplies Unit will coordinate, enlisting the help of the GSECC if
necessary.
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