The Team can be called to any emergency. For our community this usually means the risk of flooding but could cover major road traffic accidents, a major utility failure or explosion etc. The Team has also undergone training on how to deal with emergencies in an efficient manner. The Team were very active during the recent flooding in and around Boroughbridge.

The Team is a team of volunteers that liaises closely with the emergency planners at Harrogate Borough Council and the Environment Agency.

It is a standalone group totally independent of the Parish councils, although it receives great support from Langthorpe and Milby Parish Councils and Boroughbridge Town Council.

If called in to action, the Team becomes a local co-ordination point for the Emergency Services and the Team assists residents to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

Could you help BERT as a volunteer?

Can you spare a little time to keep our community safe? 
We are a team of volunteers that support our emergency services. We can be called upon to help out in any kind of emergency where and when our community is at risk. We are mainly called upon to assist in the event of flooding, but there could also be other emergencies including major utility failures such as gas, electricity and water. It has been known for the group to assist in welfare issues during major road traffic accidents. Time commitment dependent on incidents and training is available , so If you are up for a challenge to help people in the community through a difficult time please contact the Town Council office on info@boroughbridge.org.uk and/or 01423 322956.