Community flood networks

A community flood network is a voluntary group of people who work together to improve their local community’s resilience to flooding. 

We’re piloting a community flood network with Ponthir Community Council and hope to work with other community groups in the future. 

For more information, contact sab@torfaen.gov.uk  

What can community flood networks do to reduce the risk of flooding, and support residents and businesses in the event of a flood? 

• Educate residents and businesses about local flood risks and how to mitigate them
• Develop a local flood plan to co-ordinate responses
• Collaborate with local authorities, including the council, emergency services and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
• Support homes and businesses in the event of a flood, especially vulnerable residents eg provide sandbags, help with the evacuation of properties, provide post flood support