We have received a high volume of calls in Cambridgeshire this afternoon relating to flooding. Between 1pm and 5.30pm, Combined Fire Control received more than 115 calls relating to flooding incidents in the county. A majority of these were for the March area. We are prioritising calls and sending crews and pumping equipment to those who are identified as a risk to life. We have seven crews currently in the March, Doddington and Wisbech St Mary areas, assisting with evacuating residents, salvaging and pumping water out of homes. The exact number of properties affected cannot be confirmed but we understand that we are assisting currently at least 60 properties. If you do not need to visit or pass through this area, then we would ask you to avoid it. We have also received calls to reports of flooded properties in the areas of Bar Hill, Toft, Oakington, Caldecote, Swavesey and Rampton. This is a very busy time for all of our staff so once again, please only call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life. If you think your property is affected by flooding then turn off your electricity supply and prepare to move belongings from the ground floor. During this kind of weather we would also urge motorists to drive slowly and carefully, and allow extra room to slow down and stop. Dont try to drive through standing water - as well as the water damaging your car, there may be hazards under the water you cant see. If you see a sign to say that the road is closed due to flooding, remember that the sign is there for a reason. Dont try to drive through or you might get stuck.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:00:05 +0000