Category: Public protection

295 Public protection posts found.
Public protection

Support for those affected by floods

25/02/2020
An image of a Shropshire Council officer offering support to a resident affected by the flooding in Shropshire.

Shropshire Council is continuing its efforts to support those affected by the current floods. Evacuation and Reception Centre at Shirehall The council…

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Your health and flooding: flooding presents several risks to health

24/02/2020

Do not under any circumstances be tempted to enter flood water. The flow of a swollen river along with its under-current can be…

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Recovery underway across Shropshire as flood response continues

20/02/2020
An image of a Shropshire Council officer offering support to a resident affected by the floods caused by Storm Dennis

Shropshire Council’s recovery effort concerning the flooding is already underway across the county. As the worst of the weather passes and flood…

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Shropshire road closures – UPDATE 5.30pm Thurs 20 Feb

20/02/2020

As the rivers in the county recede, we have been able to begin opening roads. While some are now open, there are…

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Storm Dennis: Bridgnorth Rest Centre to remain open through the night

18/02/2020
Castle Hall in Bridgnorth is open as a rest centre for those affected by the flooding caused by Storm Dennis.

The rest centre opened in Bridgnorth by Shropshire Council is to remain open through the night (into Wednesday 19 February) for those…

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Storm Dennis: Update from SC’s chief executive – 6pm Mon 17 Feb

17/02/2020

Shropshire Council continue to work round the clock in response to Storm Dennis and want to reassure people affected that all partners…

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Storm Dennis: Rest Centre opened in Shrewsbury

17/02/2020
Storm Dennis

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

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Storm Dennis: Road closures in Shrewsbury – UPDATED: 6.15pm Mon 17 Feb

17/02/2020
Flooding

Due to the rainfall during Storm Dennis multiple roads have been closed in and around Shrewsbury due to flooding. In total, 16…

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Flood warning advice for road users

16/02/2020

Drivers are being advised to not drive through flooded roads and road closures.  Flood waters are still high in many areas across…

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Multi-agency response to flooding across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire

16/02/2020

News from our partners Chief Superintendent Tom Harding from West Mercia Police, on behalf of the multi-agency flood response, said: “We continue…

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