Memorandum submitted by Roger Hendry (FL
16)
A few issues that need to be addressed regarding
the recent floods:
Dredge the Avon/Severn/Thames and subsidiary
rivers.
Do not build on flood plains as the water has
got to go somewhere, build on existing derelict land instead.
Reinstate larger culverts / drains. Have the storage of flood
defence barriers including sand bags stored near to recognised
flood risk areas. Review risk of flood barriers around Water and
Power stations.
Advanced early warning system warning of flooding
to be given priority on all TV channels / radio channels / newspaper
coverage. All councils to tell residents what and where the designated
relief shelters are. Make bowsers tamper proof to allow only 1-5
lts of water out at any one time to stop yobs from emptying them,
also they need securing to stop yobs from urinating or putting
chemicals into them. Make prisoners do the cleaning up instead
of pandering to their whims.
Roger Hendry
August 2007
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