A powered boat was crewed by specialist water rescue teams helped to rescue residents from flooded homes
15 Northamptonshire residents were rescued from their flooded homes during Storm Babet last weekend. Fire crews from the area were deployed alongside other regional services to assist with the rescue efforts.
A powered boat, crewed by specialist water rescue teams from both Mereway and Wellingborough, was called to assist another Service on Friday as part of national resilience plans put in place during the adverse weather. The crew helped to rescue the residents from flooded motorhomes and safely relocate them to a nearby leisure centre.
Crews also assisted in two search operations the following day after reports of individuals seen in the water. Meanwhile on Saturday , the high-volume water pump at Corby aided a neighbouring Service in water management at a sluice gate, which is used to manage water flow.Station Manager Nick Gayton said: “We are well versed in these kinds of incidents when it comes to supporting other Services as part of national resilience.
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