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2021-05-24 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
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Press release
Mevagissey to receive new flood warning serviceThe Environment Agency has announced it will be offering a new flood warning service in Mevagissey from 19 May 2021. ![]() Following a significant flood event in Mevagissey in November 2010, the Environment Agency introduced a pilot flood warning service which relayed flood risk information to volunteer flood wardens to disseminate out to the community. The new flood warning service is a significant improvement in the level of service being offered, with the ability to contact those residents at flood risk directly. This provides more time for the community to take action to protect themselves and their property - crucial in an area that is at risk of flash flooding. Over 160 properties will be auto-registered to receive flood warnings for the Mevagissey Stream. Flood warnings tell people about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and help people make informed decisions about how to respond. There are 3 types of warning – Flood Alert, Flood Warning and Severe Flood Warning. Each warning type is triggered by particular weather, river or sea conditions which cause flooding. Householders are encouraged to prepare if they receive a Flood Alert which could mean packing a bag that includes medicines, insurance documents and anything else they wouldn’t want to lose if flooding were to take place. A Flood Warning calls on people to act now which means turning off gas, water and electricity and moving family and pets to safety. A Severe Flood Warning means you are in immediate danger and to follow advice from emergency services. Helen Dobby Environment Agency Area Director said:
Additional funding from the government has enabled the Environment Agency to invest in the latest technology and infrastructure needed to provide a flood warning service in Mevagissey and over 200 other communities across England. In total an additional 62,000 properties at risk of flooding will receive Flood Warnings between now and the end of 2022. Home and business owners will be auto enrolled to the flood warning service via their mobile network. However, to get the most benefit out of the service the Environment Agency is encouraging people to register directly with them by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188, or visiting https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings where they can register preferred contact details. Notes for editors
Published 24 May 2021
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/328264 |
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