Following further weather warnings and rainfall , Isle of Wight Council’s emergency planning and flood response teams were in place at Newport and East Cowes on Sunday.
Local authority staff have been providing help, guidance and information at two temporary hubs today at East Cowes Library and Ambassadors Snooker Hall, Gunville (Newport).
There is ongoing monitoring of the weather and flooding situation and updates will be issued via Social Media.
Flood guidance is also available on the council’s Website.
Jordan: Some extraordinary examples of community spirit
Isle of Wight Council leader, Councillor Phil Jordan said,
“I want to thank the large numbers of voluntary groups, community groups and individuals that have come out from their own homes to help and assist in the flooded areas. They are bringing practical help and support where they can and continue to give those badly affected added intervention and practical assistance in their actions.
“I am hearing of some extraordinary examples of community spirit during this flooding, and I am humbled and indebted to those who have given their time and help so freely.
“I know that Island Roads are continuing to try to keep gullies clear from the drain network and have teams out constantly carrying out cleaning as well as replenishing sandbags.
“Island Roads have had a busy time dealing with multiple road closures and helping around the clock with emergencies using gulley tankers, road sweepers, dealing with fallen trees and providing additional sandbags in affected areas.”
Flood boards have been used at:
- Havenstreet by the railway bridge
- Middle Road, Newport to Calbourne
- Forest Road, Newport to Shalfleet
Jordan: We’re doing all we can to co-ordinate responses from relevant organisations
Councillor Jordan went on to add,
“I would want to re-assure those affected that we are doing all we can to co-ordinate responses from the relevant organisations such as the Environment Agency and Southern Water and delivering the Highways element of road safety and gully cleaning through Island Roads.
“Updates will be published on the council’s social media pages. For road closure details please follow Island Roads Twitter page.
“Residents are asked to be considerate in built up areas when driving through surface water to avoid flooding nearby properties.”
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
