Freuchie Flood Action Group

Freuchie Flood Action Group is delighted to announce Paul Hendy of the Scottish Flood Forum will be coming along on the evening of the 4th of December to present a talk on Flood Trauma. The presentation will be 7:00pm for 7:15pm at the Lomond Hills Hotel in Freuchie.

All are welcome to attend this public presentation. Please let us know if you’re coming along using our Contact Us form.

Abstract

In this talk, Paul will discuss the emotional, human and social impact of flooding on individuals and communities. He will explore the impact of flood trauma upon flood victims and the steps they can take to better manage and cope with the high levels of stress involved. As part of the talk, Paul will provide a unique flood trauma test to the audience so they can measure their own levels of stress.

Speak Bio

Paul Hendy began his career with the Electricity Board but later moved to the Voluntary Sector.

Following theological training, he was ordained as a Salvation Army Officer. His subsequent appointments throughout the UK included time in Northern Ireland. Building on these experiences, he was called on to assist at a variety of major UK incidents including the Kegworth Air Disaster and the aftermath of IRA mainland bombings.

In 2005 Paul directed the flood recovery programme – know as Communities ReUnited. (Effectively a community partnership between local Churches the Voluntary Sector and Carlisle City Council). This programme met the ongoing practical and emotional needs of flood victims as they battled to return home. He also conducted valuable research into the effects of Flood Trauma on flood victims.

Following flooding in Yorkshire and Humberside in 2007, Paul worked directly with Local Authorities and Communities where he adapted key parts from the ‘Communities ReUnited’ programme as a model for flood recovery. His work also involved him in mediation and dealing with insurance claim difficulties and problems for flood victims.

He is involved as a consultant and advisor in developing flood recovery programmes and recovery training with Local Authorities and the Voluntary Sector and following the recent flooding in Morpeth with the community in that area.

His current role for the next 3 years is developing community flood groups, throughout Scotland, providing resources, knowledge and support to at risk or previously flooded communities. This developing project seeks to address the issues regarding vulnerability and flood resilience to Authorities and communities.

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Our "Person of the Week" award (a hypothetical award with no cash rewards or other grandiose prizes) is rightly destined for one man this week: Paul Hendy of the Scottish Flood Forum.

He receives our gratitude for inviting Freuchie Flood Action Group along to the launch event for the Scottish Flood Forum on Monday. He has opened many doors for us thereby allowing another front to the campaign.

Photo: Paul Hendy, our "Person of the Week", at the Scottish Flood Forum Launch

Paul will be visiting Freuchie soon to deliver his nationally famous talk on "Flood Trauma". More of that in a post to come very soon, but let’s say the evening of Thursday 4th of December should be penciled into the diary. Certainly one not to be missed.

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