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Next steps for the Cornwall Community Flood Forum:
Supporting communities in becoming better prepared
Charles Richards - Par and St Blazey Community Flood Group
Aims of the Forum
1. Support communities in becoming better prepared - Sharing and learning – avoid “re-inventing the wheel” - Focus on safety
2. Raise flood awareness within Cornwall
3. Promote partnership approach to flood risk management - Co-operation between flood authorities - Community engagement
Partners and funding
£ 9,750
£ 4,000
£ 1,100
£ 1,500
Equipment and supportAnd many others …
Support for communities: The project
o Equipment for community groups - High visibility vests, sand bags, road signs
o Training and guidance – Community toolkit - General risk awareness - First Aid - Insurance for volunteers - General risk assessments
o Community information - Newsletters - Emergency information
o Websites: - Cornwall Community Flood Forum - Cornwall Community Resilience Network
Cornwall Community Flood Forum
o Aim: To provide news and information to communities, households and businesses on flood related issues
o One stop flooding resource
o Signpost to existing resources
o Support for the community from the community
o Launch mid November 2012
Cornwall Community Resilience Network
o Aim: To support communities in becoming better prepared ahead of an emergency
o By: Sharing information and working together - Community network
o Partnership with Emergency Management, Cornwall Council
o Web page for each community
o Launch mid November 2012
o All communities welcome - Emergency plans as well as flood plans
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Arthur RobertsEmergency Management OfficerCornwall Council, Emergency Management Service
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oWhat is community resilience? - The importance of community plans
oCommunity plans: - Community Flood Plans - Community Emergency Plans
oResilience Network website: - Content uploaded by Emergency Management - Aim to include information on all forms of emergency preparedness
Cornwall Community Flood Forum
o Start planning ahead
o Ask us how we can help you
o Showcase your community on the Resilience Network
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Charles Richards - Par and St Blazey Community Flood Group
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01726 814855