EMERGENCY services in Warwickshire have received 82 calls over the last 24 hours as flooding disruption continues across the county.
Residents have dialled 999 for assistance with flooding, to report people trapped in their vehicles after driving through flood water, and to be rescued after becoming trapped in their homes by flood water.
Teams have been working tirelessly over the last few days managing flooded roads, delivering sandbags, removing fallen trees and clearing out blockages in drains and gullies.
They are also checking on the integrity of the road surface and infrastructure, in case it has been damaged by flood waters.
Warwickshire County Council staff have also been out to help clear roads and check on communities who have been impacted by the weather.
Alternative temporary accommodation has been found for people who need it.
Coun Ben Brook, Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum Co-Chair and Chief Fire Officer at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Flooding remains a very real issue in Warwickshire and whilst the rain has stopped, not all water levels have peaked, which means that residents need to do everything they can to keep themselves and each other safe.
“This means not driving through flood water, particularly when it’s close to homes already at risk of flooding as the wave effect will cause the water to rise.
“Partners are continuing to work together as part of Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum as the county remains in the emergency phase of keeping communities safe. As the weather improves and water levels reduce, partners will then move into the recovery phase of clearing up the damage and debris caused by the floods.
“With the clean-up following a flood comes the potential hazards of contact with flood water, remember to wash your hands after touching the water as flood water can contain lots of debris or even sewage.”
The council is advising those who have been flooded to be mindful of rogue traders when looking for assistance to clear out any debris or damaged furniture, and to talk to insurers about what to do with any flood damaged items.
Visit http://tinyurl.com/4zanvcjb for flooding advice and information from the National Flood Forum. Visit www.floodguidance.co.uk for advice on cleaning up your property after a flood.
Visit https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings to check which rivers have flood alerts or flood warnings in place.
Contact your local council to report flooding of public drains and roads. Call the Environment Agency Floodline on 0345 988 1188 if you see flooding from collapsed or badly damaged riverbanks, or unusual changes in river flow.
Call Severn Trent Water on 0800 783 4444 if you see flooding from sewers and burst water mains.
