WORCESTERSHIRE County Council’s Flood Risk and Winter Service Teams have been working hard to keep the region moving and preparing for potential flooding.
Heavy rain and in Worcestershire in the last 36 hours has led to flood alerts in the south of the county, including the River Salwarpe, the Bow and Barbourne Brooks, Piddle Brook and the River Avon.
The county council is working closely with the Environment Agency to stop the county falling foul of the weather, keeping people well informed of potential flood risks.
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for the Environment, Coun Tony Miller, said: “We continue to work closely with our colleagues at the Environment Agency, and we are reacting to rising water levels across the county to try and minimise disruption.”
He urged residents to keep themselves safe at all times, during what was a busy time for travelling between Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“Worcestershire County Council and its partners have made significant progress in the last ten years, spending well in excess of £20million on flood alleviation and drainage schemes, and this has meant the risk of flooding has been reduced for hundreds of homes, businesses and important infrastructure.
“Reducing flood risk in the County is an ongoing project, and continuing our partnership, will hopefully allow us to attract more funding and continue to minimise disruption in the future.”
Residents are encouraged to access the free Government flood alerts service, please visit https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings for more information.
“Our Winter Service team continue to grit when required, making the roads as safe for travel as possible, during the changeable weather conditions.
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