What we do:
Our aim is to work with the Appleby Community in circumstances prior to an emergency to ensure residents have as much notice as possible to prepare for a situation that is likely to have a sudden and adverse impact on their homes and businesses.
Our immediate focus is on potential future flooding events.
Our team of volunteers will ensure that the community is Advised, Informed, Signposted, Warned and Supported, where we can.
Appleby Flood Volunteers:
What we do. During a time of potential flood AERG will carry out the following tasks:
- Liaise with the EA to determine real time information regarding potential weather/flood impacts.
- Update social media with any information that we have.
- If a flood is predicted, we will trigger our Community Emergency Plan Emergency Plan.
- Door knock on the properties that are due to be affected to inform of the situation.
- Assist in the deployment of sandbags.
- Assist with the clean up after a flood.
What we don’t do
- Enter your property.
- Help move furniture.
- Enter flood water.