More areas prone to flooding are set to receive a helping hand, thanks to a wave of new volunteers signing up to be community flood signage wardens.
The volunteers have joined as part of a scheme run by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Flood Risk Management team.
Over 60 people from across the county recently attended a workshop at County Hall where they took part in flood prevention and flood response training provided by the county council, Via East Midlands and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
It included hands on experience setting up flood signage and road closures, guidance on water safety and communicating with residents, training on minimising damage to property, and advice on supporting the most vulnerable members of the community.
Neil Clarke, cabinet member for transport and environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Flood signage wardens give local communities someone to turn to for information and advice. At the heart of their community, they are well placed to respond quickly and make their communities aware of emerging issues as and when they happen.
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