The Ferret talked to Dr Work about the flood group as part of a six country European investigation into both flood preparedness and recovery. The flood group offered emotional and physical support as well.”The flood group was galvanised by the lack of support from the local council. Eleven years later, when Storm Babet devastated eastern Scotland and Angus in particular, in October 2023, the village was ready. Work explains, “We follow the Sepa flood alerts and the core flood group makes decisions. SFF has flood officers that support places like Brechin after flooding, and their work can continue for years after an event.