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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 1
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 And many others …
£ 9,750 £ 4,000 £ 1,500 £ 1,100 Equipment and support
Support for communities: The project
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Equipment for community groups - High visibility vests, sand bags, road signs
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Training and guidance – Community toolkit - General risk awareness - First Aid - Insurance for volunteers - General risk assessments
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Community information - Newsletters - Emergency information
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Websites: - Cornwall Community Flood Forum - Cornwall Community Resilience Network
Cornwall Community Flood Forum
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Aim: To provide news and information to communities, households and businesses on flood related issues
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One stop flooding resource
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Signpost to existing resources
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Support for the community from the community
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Launch mid November 2012
Cornwall Community Resilience Network
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Aim: To support communities in becoming better prepared ahead of an emergency
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By: Sharing information and working together - Community network
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Partnership with Emergency Management, Cornwall Council
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Web page for each community
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Launch mid November 2012
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All communities welcome - Emergency plans as well as flood plans
Cornwall Community
Resilience Network
Arthur Roberts Emergency Management Officer
Cornwall Council, Emergency Management Service
Cornwall Community Resilience Network
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What is community resilience?
- The importance of community plans
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Community plans: - Community Flood Plans - Community Emergency Plans
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Resilience Network website: - Content uploaded by Emergency Management - Aim to include information on all forms of emergency preparedness
Cornwall Community Flood Forum
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Start planning ahead
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Ask us how we can help you
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Showcase your community on the Resilience Network
Charles Richards
- Par and St Blazey Community Flood Group Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01726 814855 10