PR262

For Immediate Release

3 October 2006

Officers from Great Yarmouth Borough Council have investigated which homes in the Borough are most at risk of flooding from incidents such as the flash flooding experienced last week.

Properties which have been flooded three or more times have been identified and sandbags distributed to those in areas including Newtown, Southtown and Hemsby.

“There was no warning that we would experience the downpour which hit the Borough on Monday last,” said Head of Environment and Health John Hemsworth.

“By distributing sandbags to properties which have been hit in the past we hope this will allow residents to make plans should another incident occur.

“We have no evidence at this time that problems connected with tidal or river flooding is imminent.”

For further information contact Head of Environment and Health John Hemsworth on 01493 846458.

Issued by:
Liz Dann
Press Officer
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
01493 846513