Kent Resilience Forum are offering FREE online Flood Warden training on Zoom on Thursday 13th October from 7-9pm, open to all members of the public, including:
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new flood warden volunteers;
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existing wardens who would like to refresh their training;
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the voluntary sector;
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Parish Councillors.
Modules will include: the role of a flood warden, types of flooding, flood and weather warnings, catchment information, safety information and next steps.
The commitment
- Training takes just 2 hours to complete (training is currently online, with the next FREE course on 13th October from 7-9pm).
- Flood Wardens meet a few times a year to test their flood plan.
The Role
- Help local people prepare for flooding.
- Provide a vital link between your community and the emergency responders.
What you'll get
- Comprehensive handbook.
- Access to a whole host of resources.
- Support from fellow Flood Wardens.
It's been a while since we've had a substantial flood in Sandgate, but that's no reason not to be prepared.
You would be making a real difference to your community, helping the ensure the safety of neighbours, for a few hours a year. From https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/flood-wardens the responsibilities of being a Flood Warden include:
Helping the community before, during and after a flood
…before
- Identify problem areas within your community;
- Identify vulnerable people and properties;
- Write a community flood plan;
- Monitor watercourses within the community;
- Encourage sign up to free Flood Warnings.
…during
- Communicate the risk of flooding within the community;
- Help co-ordinate the community flood plan;
- Heed emergency services advice at all times;
- Share information from the Environment Agency and emergency services with residents;
- Encourage residents to take action;
- Collect flood event information.
…after
- Assist in the post-flood clear up if required;
- Continue to act as a communication channel;
- Collect post-flood data and photos;
- Assist in the review of the community flood plan.
If you are interested in becoming a Flood Warden, please contact the Kent Resilience Team to organise a training session at krf@kent.fire-uk.org or call 01622 212409.
