MOD statement issued on flood relief efforts Military personnel continue to provide support in areas affected by floods as part of cross-Government and multi-agency relief efforts. The Defence Secretary has offered the services of military personnel to assist flood relief efforts in Wraysbury, Berkshire. 100 personnel from The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers are now arriving in the area and, in partnership with the civilian authorities, they will start work shortly. This is the latest in a series of military tasks in the Thames Valley area. For example, in West Berkshire, 100 personnel from Seventh Battalion The Rifles and members of the 9 Transport Logistics Regiment assisted with protecting the electrical sub-station at Pingewood. Approximately 30 personnel are at Chesil Beach in Dorset and are supporting the Environment Agency by repairing the flood defences using military bulldozers and excavators. In addition, a number of military planners are working with relevant agencies at a range of locations to scope what further support the military can offer. More than 1,650 personnel at a variety of locations across the south of the UK have been placed at high readiness and stand ready to receive taskings as required.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:02:41 +0000
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