More than half of UK drivers would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water, according to a joint Environment Agency and AA survey. Environment Agency and AA survey reveals that over half of UK drivers would risk crossing dangerous flood water More than half (54%) of UK drivers would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood ...
The last thing anyone wants to do is fill sandbags to protect their communities from rising flood waters. With the flood forecasts for this spring, sandbagging may be required but with the SandMaster, filling large quantities of sandbags can be done very quickly. With the capability of creating and placing 15,000-18,000 sandbags in a 24 hour period, the SandMaster may just be the difference ...
Flames shot up and a loud boom was heard on Monday 2nd May as the US government blew a hole in a Mississippi River flood levee in a bid to save several towns in Illinois and Kentucky from being inundated. A witness said water began to pour out of the hole after the explosion, and is expected to flood some 130,000 acres of farmland in Missouri in order to spare the towns. The deliberate ...
The DN Tanks crew mobilized to South Williamsport, Pennsylvania and construction is underway for the 500,000 gallon water storage tank. The concrete floor has been poured and the crew is flooding water onto the floor to cure the concrete. Wall and dome roof panel casting are next in the process, followed by wall panel erection. ...
The multi agency emergency response team has repeated its warning to parents to be aware of potential dangers of floodwater on the Somerset Levels during the half term week. Many parents may be out and about over the coming week with their children, who are on holiday from school. Some may be visiting the Somerset area but we want to urge them to take care and plan their trip carefully, ...
More than half (54%) of UK drivers would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water, according to a joint Environment Agency and AA survey. The research of 21,165 AA members, carried out by Populus*, also revealed that more than a quarter (27%) of respondents would drive through moving flood water deeper than 30cm, which is enough to move a car. The Environment ...
Heavy rain and high winds are sweeping across England today and overnight, bringing an increased risk of flooding from swollen rivers and surface water on roads to many parts of the country. The areas at risk of flooding are particularly southern, south west, central and eastern England through today and Christmas Eve. Coastal paths and promenades will be highly dangerous, with an increased ...
Communities across southern and south west England urged to prepare for risk of flooding. Heavy rain and high winds Heavy rain and high winds are set to sweep back in to England on Monday bringing an increased risk of flooding from swollen rivers and surface water collected on roads to many parts of the country, particularly southern and south west England. The Environment Agency and Met ...
With malaria, diarrhea and vomiting, pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory infections, worm infestations, scabies, abscesses, sores, and boils all common ailments in the Kroo Bay community of the Sierra Leone capital Freetown local medical official Amadou Kandor says it’s little wonder 35 is an average life expectancy for the slum’s 6,000 inhabitants. Kroo Bay, one of the poorest areas in ...
As the risks of new flooding along portions of the Missouri River continue to exist, EPA Region 7 is urging residents of those areas to consider moving potentially hazardous items to safer locations in advance of rising waters. During past flooding events in the Midwest, EPA has partnered with various local, state, and tribal governments to respond under the authority of the federal Oil ...
The incidence of diarrhoea has increased in the wake of heavy flooding in 23 out of 64 districts, with flood waters now dropping fast in the north, central and south-central regions. For the third consecutive day, flood waters along the Brahmaputra-Jamuna and the Ganges-Padma river systems continued to drop, while 57 of the 73 flood-causing rivers also registered a decrease, including the ...
We all know someone who has been affected by flooding. The unrest of knowing that water can flow into your home, destroying memories. We at Wapro understand that this causes distress. In the seaside town Rhyl in Wales, UK, studies have shown that the level of protection of the storm-hit coastal flood defenses between Splash Point and the east end of Rhyl golf course is now so low that ...
There is a continued heightened flood risk across southern England following severe weather over the Christmas period. More rain is expected early next week which could cause further flooding, especially in areas where ground is already saturated. The Environment Agency is urging people to check their flood risk and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Environment Agency teams have ...
More rain will bring further disruption Another band of heavy rain is expected on Boxing Day evening into Friday, the Environment Agency is urging people to be prepared for flooding and stay safe. The Environment Agency is warning of more significant disruption across southern England. It is possible that heavy rain may worsen the current flooding situation in some areas with rivers responding ...
EMSL Analytical provides environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing solutions for residential and commercial properties impacted by flood waters across the Midwest. Cinnaminson, NJ, March 1st, 2011 Much of the Midwest has been inundated with heavy rains and melting snow over the past few days. In Findlay, Ohio, waters crested after topping out at 5 ½ feet above flood levels ...
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (ENS) – Across the Central Plains states from Texas to North Dakota flood warnings are in effect, and flood waters now cover thousands of acres of agricultural land, state highways, and county roads. Numerous and widespread rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend led to flooding of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers throughout Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. ...
Water levels rising at up to 11 inches an hour on Friday have caused the Souris River in North Dakota to exceed historic flood levels. Flood waters have already reached some rooftops and as many as 4,400 homes and 200 businesses may be flooded. Peak water levels are expected between Saturday and Sunday. Thousands of families have been evacuated and must now wait until the flood waters recede. ...
Local communities across England will benefit from GBP16 million funding to help them tackle surface water flooding, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today. GBP9.7 million has been awarded to 77 local authorities for areas where the evidence shows that the risk and potential impact of surface water flooding could be highest. Local authorities for all other areas will also be able to ...
The Midwest has experienced considerable rainfall which has resulted in significant flooding along the Mississippi and Meramec Rivers. The State of Missouri has declared a state of emergency due to the flooding situation. Mississippi Lime is declaring a force majeure related to truck logistics from our facility in Ste. Genevieve, MO. These flood conditions do not affect our ability to operate ...
Heavy rains and melting snow combined to cause major flooding in several parts of western Connecticut this past weekend. A flood watch remained in effect for Rhode Island, central Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut, including New London and Windham counties until this morning. Many people have been evacuated from homes and businesses in some areas due to the flooding. Tragically, flood ...