LATEST SHREWSBURY FLOODING SITUATION (UPDATED AT
11:00 - 08/09/08)
FLOOD UPDATE
Flood defenses have been deployed
in frankwell, Shrewsbury.
The river level peaked around 4am Monday Morning.
ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sydney Avenue, Shrewsbury
CAR PARKS
All car parks are now OPEN with Frankwell having
limited spaces
TRAINS
For the latest on the trains's see arrivals and departures
on Nation Rail Enquiries:
Shrewsbury
Station | Wem
Station
SERVICES AFFECTED BY FLOODING
Shops and services in the town centre are open
as normal.
SHREWSBURY FLOOD HELPLINE
01743 253 222
DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING
- Plan your journey and allow extra time.
- Keep a blanket, torch, water and charged mobile phone in
the car with you.
- Keep your distance, it takes twice as long to stop in wet
conditions.
- Make sure your headlights are on and working properly.
- If water makes your steering unresponsive, don’t brake
– slow down gradually.
- Surface water may be deeper than you think. If in doubt,
don’t drive through it.
Keep tuned to 106.5 The Severn for the latest local traffic
and travel information every 15 minutes on Severn Breakfast
with Ben Day and Drivetime with Martin Childs.
FLOODING ADVICE
Don’t cross floods on foot. Water that looks shallow
may be moving fast and could sweep you off your feet. There
may be hidden dangers such as open drains, damaged road
surfaces, submerged debris or deep channels which could
cause serious injury.
Don’t allow children to play near flood water –
it may be contaminated with sewage or chemicals.
Check in with your neighbours and make sure they’re
OK.
Switch power off if appliances are at risk of flooding.
If you come into contact with flood water, make sure you
wash your hands afterwards.
Keep your radio tuned in to 106.5 The Severn for the latest
weather updates every thirty minutes throughout the day.
SEND US YOUR FLOOD PHOTO'S
Send us your photo's and we will
feature them on-line:
E-mail them to dj@thesevern.co.uk or txt them from your
mobile to 60300 including the work "severn" in
the body of the message.
