Memorandum submitted by Mary Dhonau (FL
131)
I am disappointed that the Environment Agency
has omitted to mention that there was significant flooding in
Worcester and surrounding areas. They also failed to acknowledge
that the temporary barriers arrived at Hylton Road but were not
deployed as the operative due to erect them were stuck in flood
waters trying to get into Worcester.
Lessons should be learned that the barriers
should be stored locally and local personnel trained to deploy
them to avoid reoccurrence.
I understand that they may well have been overtopped
but at least the residents would have had time to move their possessions
to safety and make the necessary preparations for evacuation.
Mary Dhonau
Coordinator
The National Flood Forum
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