According to the Environment Agency, over two million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs.

In extreme conditions you won't be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and to limit the damage that flood water does.

At Gocompare, they have put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property; view it here - https://www.gocompare.com/household-tips/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage/

https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1142/indicative-plan_132787242_3553338_e36bc113b4.pdfhttps://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1142/indicative-plan_132787242_3553338_e36bc113b4.pdfWiltshire Council

Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Closure of: C76 (Part), Tockenham and Brinkworth (Ref: TTRO 8665)

Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to all traffic: C76 (Part), Tockenham and Brinkworth; from its property known as Manor House, Tockenham for a distance of approximately 610m in a northerly direction. To enable: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to carry out vegetation removal, brickwork repairs and other associated works.

Alternative route: via C76 (unaffected length) – C122 – A3102 – C76 (unaffected length) and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

This Order will come into operation on 15 May 2023 and the closure will be required between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 for 4 nights It is anticipated that the works will take the stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. The Order will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

For further information please contact Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd on 0345 711 4141.

Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN 11 May 2023

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