Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) has provided a £20,000 grant to build a new mobile emergency communications hub in Sussex.

The money, which is part of SEPD's Resilient Communities Fund, will help build the mobile hub to be used in the event of severe storms and major incidents where communications may be required.

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Phill Hills, the South East England Zone Coordinator for the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network, said: "This donation is going to make a huge difference to RAYNET's capabilities and the communities across not only our home base in Sussex but also the neighbouring counties of Surrey and Hampshire.

"If the communications network gets disrupted during an emergency, our network will be able to provide a greater level of support to the county's emergency services and the council, contributing towards the safety of residents and the protection of the environment."

(LM/JP)