Major incident declared in Somerset over risk of flooding

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BREAKING: The Environment Agency has declared a major incident as a ‘precautionary’ measure in Somerset due to the risk of flooding in the county.

A major incident has been declared in Somerset due to the risk of flooding in the county.A response is underway to flooding incidents in Somerset, flood risks in the Bristol Avon area and workers are monitoring rising groundwater levels in Dorset.

‘Our staff continue to work to the best of their abilities to protect people and properties, install pumps and engage with communities.

 

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rawlimark Perhaps some investment in water management would be useful:

Some of the line mangers of the field teams at the environment agency are bullies. These line managers discriminate and alienate some of the people they are meant to support. Some of these line managers absolutely destroy the mental health of the people they are meant to support

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