FLOOD WARDENS

That this House recognises the important work done by flood wardens in protecting their local communities from flooding; notes that these wardens are local volunteers who turn out, day and night, in often the most appalling weather conditions; further recognises that residents of small coastal towns and villages, in places such as Bacton, Walcott and Wells-next-the-Sea on the North Norfolk Coast, rely almost exclusively on flood wardens to ensure that residents are aware of flood warnings, provide vital advice and information during floods, identify and assist vulnerable residents to seek a place of safety, advise local authorities on whether an evacuation is necessary and provide assistance and facilities at evacuation centres; regrets that this often goes unnoticed in the national media; and celebrates the essential work of flood wardens in the communities they serve.