Community action

Who are Flood Wardens?

Flood Wardens are volunteers who play an important role in the warning and prevention of flooding within their community. They are a vital link between local residents and those responsible for responding to an incident.

Local knowledge and involvement is invaluable to organisations involved in flooding; to help increase community preparedness and to support the recovery phase.

Flood wardens are known to their community and can support them in a number of ways. Some examples of what the role may include are:

• Monitoring local watercourses and drainage;
• Ensuring residents are aware of any flood warnings and encouraging them to sign up to receive flood warnings from the Environment Agency;
• Identifying vulnerable members of the community who may need more support;
• Reporting flood events and local observations to the appropriate organisation; and
• Helping to prepare a community flood plan with the relevant organisations.

If you would like more information about Flood Wardens please contact the Flood Risk Management inbox.

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