Flooding recovery: final UPDATE Monday 8 January 2.15pm
As flood waters continue to subside across the county, Shropshire Council teams continue to support individuals, businesses and communities affected by the flooding last week.
Roads and car parks
Bridgnorth
Doctors Lane and footpaths remain closed in the town.
All car parks and roads are now open, and residents can return to their resident parking zone.
Shrewsbury
- St Julian’s Car Park – Open, but payable with MiPermit only. Payment machines are being reinstated this afternoon.
- Frankwell Main Car Park – remains closed; but currently being cleaned for reopening by our highways team.
- Frankwell Riverside Car Park – Closed due to continued occupation by the Environment Agency.
Roads remaining closed:-
- Gravel Hill Lane
- Sydney Avenue
- Atcham to Cross Houses and Chiltern Farm Lane
River Severn flood alerts/warnings
There are four alerts that remain in force for Shropshire which are:-
The following River Severn flood warnings are no longer in force:
- Bridgnorth
- Shrewsbury Showground and The Quarry
- Hampton Loade and Highley
- Quatford
Significant river flooding impacts are expected to continue in parts of the Midlands and the overall flood risk is MEDIUM.
Be prepared and sign up to the latest flood warnings and alerts here: Sign up for flood warnings – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Financial support for those affected by Storm Babet and last week’s Storm Henk
Storm Babet
Flood grants are now available to support residents and businesses affected by Storm Babet (19-25 October 2023).
Further information here: Businesses and residents properties affected by Storm Babet urged to apply for flood grants – Shropshire Council Newsroom. Businesses and residents need to register their application by Sunday 21 January 2024.
Storm Henk
The Government has also recently announced further financial support for those affected by Storm Henk (from 2-7 January 2024). More details on this will be announced shortly.
Flood recovery advice and support
Our partners the National Flood Forum can help with advice on dealing with insurance companies or reinstating properties.
The National Flood Forum is an independent charity who will take the time to listen to the challenges individuals and communities face and to enable people to take control of their own flooding concerns. They can be contacted via their website https://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/ or call their helpline on 01299 403055.
Anyone affected by flooding will be keen to get their homes or business clean and dry again, but as water levels drop, it is important to be aware of the health hazards left behind that are not so easily visible.
Key health and safety advice for cleaning up after the floods, includes:
- wear rubber boots, waterproof gloves and an apron for cleaning.
- wash your hands thoroughly after each clean-up session and keep cuts or sores clean by using waterproof plasters to prevent infection transmission.
- wash clothes you wear for clean up in a separate was from your other clothes
- when you wash soft items affected by flood water use a 60 degree cycle with washing detergent.
- do not turn on gas or electrics if they may have been exposed to floodwater, to protect against electric shock, get them checked by qualified technicians When you are drying out your property:
- ensure good ventilation
- never use petrol or diesel generators indoors, as their fumes contain carbon monoxide
- heating, dehumidifiers and good ventilation can help dry out your home. and essential supplies to those affected by the floods.
It is also important to remember that floodwater may have caused structural damage to properties. In almost all cases the insurance company will send a loss adjuster to look at your property. They will confirm what repairs and replacements are needed and covered by your policy. If you rent your property, contact your landlord and your contents insurance company as soon as possible.
For more information and advice on preparing for floods, visit Be prepared for flooding | Shropshire Council
