Above Derwent Flood Action Group, established following the 2009 floods, received a £7,330 grant from the Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal to fit out a mobile trailer with emergency equipment.
The Above Derwent parish includes Braithwaite, which was left devastated by Storm Desmond in December 2015.
Brian Rutland, chairman of the group, said: “During the flooding in 2015 it became apparent that to function efficiently as a flood group we would need to equip our volunteers with waterproof clothing, radios, torches, etc.
“Due to the number of holiday homes in our village, fundraising is very difficult and without this support we would not be able to function at the level we do. The grant has enabled us to purchase all the equipment and a trailer.”
Volunteer flood wardens have been recruited and an emergency plan has been developed. The trailer has already been used to promote the work of the flood action group.
The Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal was set up by Cumbria Community Foundation in response to the disaster caused by Storm Desmond. Community organisations are still being encouraged to apply.
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