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Could you be a volunteer flood warden? | |
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2021-09-27 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | Could you be a volunteer flood warden?Many Kent communities are at risk of flooding. The Environment Agency and the Kent Resilience Forum are looking for people to become volunteer flood wardens in Kent. Kent has experienced repeated flood incidents both historically and recently. Around 71,000 properties in the county are at risk of flooding. Flood wardens can help people prepare for flood events in those areas identified as most at risk. As a flood warden you would have a key role in helping to develop a Community Flood Plan for your area. You would play a crucial part in putting that plan into action in the event of flooding. During and after a flood, when emergency services and local authorities are helping those most in need, flood wardens become a vital link between those responding and their community. Jenny Newham, Environment Agency Flood Resilience Advisor, said:
Carl Lewis, volunteer flood warden, Tonbridge, said:
Steve Sculley, Senior Emergency Planner, Kent Resilience Forum, said:
Free virtual training sessions on Wednesday 6 October and Tuesday 9 November, 7pm to 9pm. Training is free of charge and will delivered on Zoom. It is accessible on smartphone, tablet or computer. Full guidance will be provided. Notes to editorsAround 71,000 properties in Kent are at risk of flooding. Flood wardens are needed across Kent – particularly in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Folkestone. Flood wardens are also needed in:
Community flood planFlood wardens are involved in writing a community plan. They help to implement it during a flood. It can help to save lives and minimise the damage and distress that flooding can cause. A community flood plan sets out:
Flood warden recruitmentLast winter the Environment Agency and Kent Resilience Forum were able to train more than 200 wardens for the county. However, there is always a need for more people to volunteer and train as flood wardens, and to help make our communities more resilient to flood events. Be prepared for floodingMembers of the public can check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date and follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates.
Published 27 September 2021
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/338316 |
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