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A FLOOD recovery expert known for his compassion and competence as he supported flood-stricken communities in Carlisle has died. Paul Hendy came to prominence in 2005 when, living in the city, he played a key part in helping victims of the floods He used his hard-won expertise - and his ability to empathise with victims - to set up the Scottish Flood Forum. As news of his death last week was announced yesterday, the number of tributes grew steadily. Mr Hendy was well known throughout the region for his work. After the 2005 floods in Carlisle, he worked to set up a community advice and support centre for the 3,500 flood victims in the city - part of what became a three year programme of community support. In 2009, he set up the Scottish Flood Forum, but for a time also sat on England’s National Flood Forum.