Following Met Office warnings of heavy rain affecting Cornwall over the 24 hours, Cornwall Council is asking residents to be prepared and take precautions where necessary. Additional issues could be caused by the spring tides. As a result of the forecast the Environment Agency is advising people living in areas at risk of flooding to take precautions. Agencies are asking people to follow the advice on dealing with the potential heavy rainfall, and warn people not to drive through any flood water. During the floods which took place last year a number of householders reported difficulties in obtaining sandbags when the heavy rain affected their local area. As neither the Council nor the Environment Agency has a statutory duty to provide sandbags, anyone whose property is prone to flooding should ensure they have a supply of sandbags ready to protect their home or business should they need to. Local communities are also encouraged to check with vulnerable neighbours in case they need help with obtaining flood protection materials. Sandbags can be obtained from builders merchants, DIY and hardware stores. Anyone who is unsure if their property is at risk can check on the environment agency website environment-agency.gov.uk or call the floodline on 0845 988 1188. For further advice on preparing for flooding visit the environment agency website environment-agency.gov.uk or the Cornwall Council website at cornwall.gov.uk/flooding
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:32:02 +0000
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