The Lewes Flood Warden Scheme

If we get another flood emergency, the authorities can't do it all. Local communities can do a great deal to help themselves.

The Lewes Flood Warden Network acts as a focus for community self-help in any flood emergency. The Flood Wardens are volunteers who are based in the local community. They know their local "beat" and the people who live there. Each warden looks after a "beat" of about 20 houses.

Flood Wardens can help promote awareness of flood risk in local communities; make local preparations for flood emergencies; and assist the emergency services if another flood strikes. All of this improves emergency readiness for wardens and their neighbours.

The Flood Warden Network will be supported by the authorities, who will provide ID cards, tabards and regular training and exercising. However, most of the network's energy will need to come from people in local communities. If you are interested in becoming a flood warden, please contact the network co-ordinator:

Chris Kemp
Town Ranger
Lewes Town Council
Town Hall
High Street
Lewes
BN7 2QS
Tel: 01273 471469
Fax: 01273 480919
Email: info@lewes-tc.gov.uk

The Lewes Flood Warden Network is supported by

• Lewes District Council
• East Sussex County Council
• The Environment Agency