NOTES FROM FLOOD HUB 1ST MEETING MONDAY 16TH NOV 2020
No one attending the meeting had applied for the Flood Resilience Grant
Jarvis offer of funding had not been taken up by attendees
Action:
Mailshot requesting volunteer help; preparing for/during/after a flood. (RD)
Ask Herefordshire Council for the Transcript of the Flood meeting 19th November 2019 & request Agencies to attend next meeting. (RD)
Develop An Emergency Flood Plan:
Derys & Sarah – speaking to The Swan to confirm they are happy to provide parking & future involvement with the hub.
Charles & Catherine – collating an Emergency “Real Time” Flood Water timetable – for inclusion in the Emergency Flood Plan
Jarvis Trust – to be approached to provide emergency funding for overnight stays? Make a request for the setting up of an Emergency Flood Relief Fund for SoW, Letton & Bredwardine residents? (RD).
Letton Website - Derys will forward Emergency Flood Plan when available to website administrator.
Wants:
Practical support:- before, during and after a flood
Need an Emergency Flood Plan
Move the BT box above flood water level / Sand Bags
Traffic A438 to be stopped from driving through flooded roads
Emergency accommodation – who’s responsible Local Authority?
Residents want to speak with Agencies: Environment, Local Authority
Publish / provide Emergency Flood Plan to all residents – info including Links, Flood water timings, practical info.
Strategic – National Flood Management systems to be implemented
Important to note:
People who have been flooded have lost their home.
Need emergency overnight accommodation.
Traumatised – support may be needed.
In Shock & Emotional
Filthy (Mud, Oil, etc)
Need clean clothes
Have pets
Staunton on Wye – covers part of the flooded area. SoW Parish Council should take responsibility for their Residents