An event in Wigton will help residents be more prepared in the event of an emergency, particularly flooding.
The event, organised by Cumberland Council through its Fells and Solway Community Panel, will be held in the town’s Market Hall between 12 noon and 4pm on Tuesday 3 February.
Residents can find out more about flood risks and what help is available to be better prepared for a flood. The FloodMobile van and Flood Mary, aka the property resilience champion Mary Long-Dhonau, will be on hand to offer advice.
Residents affected by the flooding in the town in November 2025 will also have the opportunity to see the draft flood investigation report and help inform it ahead of publication.
There will be other organisations at the event including ACTion in Communities, Citizens Advice, and Futureproof Cumbria. Representatives from the Local Resilience Forum will have advice about how households can create their own emergency plans.
The council had originally organised a similar event on 27 January in the town, but this was postponed and the activities have been incorporated into this event.
Cllr Justin McDermott, Executive member and the council's Public Health and Communities Portfolio Holder, said: “Preparation is the key in the event of an emergency situation such as flooding. Therefore, I would encourage residents to come along to this event in February and get the latest advice and guidance from the experts and find out what help is available to them.”
The event is also being organised in partnership with the Environment Agency.
More information can be found by emailing [email protected]