NEWS From Fire & Rescue…..STORM CHRISTOPH likely to impact on the county Wed 20th January 2021
NEWS From Fire & Rescue…..STORM CHRISTOPH
With the onset of Storm Christoph likely to impact on the county from tomorrow can we please remind you all to think about taking some simple precautions in preparation
- Check you Emergency plan are up to date and your members are aware of their role if your community becomes affected by flooding. Emergency Planning emergency contact number has now changed 01413 979363. Please note that this number should only be used to notify the emergency Planning Duty Officer that you have activated your emergency plan. It is not to be used to report flooding.
- Monitor the local radio stations for local information and road closures
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_lincolnshire 94.9 to 104.7FM
- https://planetradio.co.uk/lincs-fm/ 102.2FM
- Your local district council website for information and guidance
- The Met Office for the very latest weather forecasts and updates https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
- Ensure you are registered to receive the Environment Agency’s flood warnings https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
- For the latest information on flood warnings in your area click on this link https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings
- To report flooding in your local area telephone 01522 787082
Stay safe
Steve
Steve Eason-Harris
Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Officer
Lincolnshire County Council
Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Unit
County Emergency Centre (CEC) | South Park Avenue | Lincoln | LN5 8EL
