Somerset Levels and Moors Community update - w/c 8 February
Please see below the latest update following Storm Imogen :-
Weather and general overview for Somerset
Heavy
rain over the weekend resulted in surface water in several places, but
no Trigger Points were activated as not all conditions were met. About
10mm of rainfall is expected today and 5mm tomorrow. So we are seeing an
improving picture. We have staff out checking culverts, trash screens
and clearing blockages, our incident room remains manned and we are
still on tide watch in seven locations. Yesterday we aided Devon
& Somerset Fire & Rescue with sandbagging at Dinhams,
Ruishton, after Cheats Road flooded. Surface water was pumped away. Find
out more about Trigger Points:
http://ow.ly/Y4dFx
Pumping stations
The
pumping stations at Northmoor, Saltmoor, Stanmoor, Stockmoor and
Westonzoyland are running. With the situation improving we will be able
to run Currymoor, Huish Episcopi, Long Load, Westover and West Sedgemoor
once river levels reduce in the next 24-36 hours. A portable pump is
being deployed at Aller Drove as a precaution. We are not expecting any
flooding issues to properties in the area but if needed the pump can be
operated quickly.
Spillways
Spillways at Allermoor, Beasley's and Hookbridge are running. We will open Monksleaze Clyce when levels reduce.
Where can I find out about road closures?
Roads and gates are managed by Somerset County Council:
http://somersetnewsroom.com/2016/02/08/weather-related-callouts-and-road-closures/
