An inquest has revealed the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of an 83-year-old woman who drowned in her home during Storm Babet in October 2023.
Maureen Gilbert was discovered floating in floodwater by her son at her home in Tapton Terrace, Chesterfield.
The hearing was told that firefighters did not return to Mrs.
Gilbert's property after a request to recheck her home was mislogged.
This error occurred while Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's control room systems were down, preventing proper communication and record-keeping.
The failure to recheck the home meant that a crucial opportunity to rescue the woman was missed.
Maureen Gilbert was one of at least seven people who died during the storm, highlighting the dangers posed by severe weather events and the importance of effective emergency response systems.
The inquest's findings shed light on the systemic failures that contributed to this tragic outcome, specifically the breakdown in communication and the mislogging of a critical request.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of floods and the need for robust and reliable emergency protocols to ensure public safety, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
The outcome of the inquest is likely to lead to a review of the fire service's procedures to prevent a similar tragedy from happening in the future.
Maureen Gilbert was discovered floating in floodwater by her son at her home in Tapton Terrace, Chesterfield.
The hearing was told that firefighters did not return to Mrs.
Gilbert's property after a request to recheck her home was mislogged.
This error occurred while Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's control room systems were down, preventing proper communication and record-keeping.
The failure to recheck the home meant that a crucial opportunity to rescue the woman was missed.
Maureen Gilbert was one of at least seven people who died during the storm, highlighting the dangers posed by severe weather events and the importance of effective emergency response systems.
The inquest's findings shed light on the systemic failures that contributed to this tragic outcome, specifically the breakdown in communication and the mislogging of a critical request.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of floods and the need for robust and reliable emergency protocols to ensure public safety, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
The outcome of the inquest is likely to lead to a review of the fire service's procedures to prevent a similar tragedy from happening in the future.