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Dear SWG Member,
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY – FLOOD WARNING
Flood Warning in force: : Tyersal and Pudsey Beck at Pudsey
Flooding is expected for: Properties south of Pudsey along Tyersal Beck and Pudsey Beck
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt due to Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of property is likely. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Farnley Beck, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties south of Pudsey along Tyersal Beck and Pudsey Beck. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
The RET Duty Officer is monitoring the situation and will be attending teleconferences as required. Updates will be issued in the form of SWG bulletins according to need
What you should consider doing now
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* Check your flood response plans to see how your organisation needs to respond.
* To report flooding in your area, or to contact your local Environment Agency Duty Officer, call the Incident Communication Service on 0845 850 3518.
To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/123FWF751
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 304205.
* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on X/Twitter.
See the Leeds City Council Flood Plan and if applicable, Severe Weather Plan for Directorate / Service actions. Where applicable, consider your service Business Continuity plans / arrangements.
Duty Emergency Planning Officer
Resilience & Emergencies Team (RET)
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