Statement on behalf of the Derbyshire Local Resilience Forum

A statement has been released on behalf of the Derbyshire Local Resilience Forum following a weekend of unprecedented flooding across large parts of the county.

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as flood waters reached record levels in many areas.  A major incident was declared on Friday 20th October and partner agencies across the county have been working together every hour since in response.

Flood water in many parts of the county is beginning to recede although river levels in the south of the county are expected to continue to rise for the time being.

The request included in the statement said: "If you must travel, please keep safe on the roads and expect some disruption as debris and mud may have damaged local roads. Never drive or walk into flood water even if it appears shallow – it could endanger your life.

Advice is available online for anyone whose home has been affected by flooding on the following websites:

• National Flood Forum
• GOV.UK
• Flood Assist

Derbyshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a partnership of agencies who provide a strategic oversight and co-ordination of emergency planning in Derbyshire in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

The LRF is made up of emergency services, local authorities, the NHS and the Environment Agency.