ENVIRONMENT Agency bosses have changed how they warn of flooding because some people were not taking any notice.
In the past, the Flood Watch warning only told residents to expect flooding on low-lying land and roads. It has now been replaced by a Flood Alert, warning that flooding is possible and advising residents in vulnerable areas to be prepared, and what measures they should take.
The agency hopes more people will take notice. Residents can now check local river levels on the agency’s website and it will also provide a daily, three-day flood forecast for England and Wales.
Large parts of the Vale were submerged in 2007 and the change is a response to the Government’s Pitt Review on how communities can be better prepared.
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