Borough Council backs flood awareness campaign

Flood-prone Erewash residents are being urged to take steps now in case the worst happens again – as climate change continues to wreak havoc.

The borough council is reminding those whose homes have been swamped previously to check they have personal flood emergency plans in place. They should also have crucial insurance.

The alert came during Flood Action Week – which is an Environment Agency awareness campaign that began on 13th October.

It also follows hurricane season being in full swing across the Atlantic – posing a threat to the UK from storm remnants.

The first weekend of October saw the dregs of Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto combine to hit the country in the form of Storm Amy. The Met Office issued amber weather alerts for Scotland and Northern Ireland – meaning potential flooding and a risk to lives.

Erewash Borough Council leader, Cllr James Dawson said: “It was only two years ago that Storm Babet brought autumn chaos to Erewash – coinciding with Ilkeston Fair.

“Flood Action Week is a reminder to people that we are not immune from something similar happening again.”

The authority in charge during major flooding is Derbyshire County Council. Its website is packed with advice – and there is more information on the borough council’s own pages here: Flooding | Erewash Borough Council.