Storm Dennis: Rest Centre opened in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Council has opened a rest centre in Shrewsbury for those affected by the floods caused by the rainfall during Storm Dennis.

The rest centre is at the United Reform Church in Coleham Head, SY3 7BJ.

Shelter, a hot drink and support will be provided.

Shropshire Council continue to work round the clock in response to Storm Dennis and want to reassure people affected, that all partners are working together to keep people safe and plans have been put in place for the coming days.

The council’s emergency planning team have also been in action as part for the wider coordination effort involving the emergency services, Environment Agency, and other key partners.

Ongoing communications have been issued to the public and local media throughout the weekend and will continue to do so.

Volunteer staff at Shropshire Council’s Customer Service Centre will be staying on until 8pm specifically to help with emergency calls for highways and flooding issues. The number for this is 0345 678 9006.

Please note this is so that we can provide an emergency service to help Shropshire’s residents  affected by the current flooding, after 8pm emergency calls will still be picked up on that number by the out of hours service.

News and information

For information and advice on how to stay safe during the flooding, please visit the dedicated Storm Dennis webpage on the Shropshire Council website – http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/storm-dennis

For news and up-to-date information about flooding and flood warnings, visit the Environment Agency website – https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings?location=shropshire