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PCS: Storms a sign that cuts to Coastguard must end now
Retired staff had to be brought in to provide a skeleton emergency service and in Liverpool untrained volunteers have been used to provide cover.
Major storms and floods across Britain show the need to retain expert coastguard resources and knowledge in our coastal communities, the Public and Commercial Services union said yesterday.
As well as co-ordinating rescue operations at sea, coastguard staff have been assisting other emergency services and the Environment Agency in cities and towns.
Retired staff had to be brought in to provide a skeleton emergency service and in Liverpool untrained volunteers have been used to provide cover.
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