The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for the Government to commit to a joint solution to ensure long-term affordable flood insurance for high-risk households.
The ABI has described the current state of talks aimed at reaching an agreement as being at an impasse. This follows the Government’s refusal to consider providing a temporary overdraft facility to a proposed not-for-profit special insurance fund for 200,000 high-risk households which will otherwise struggle to get affordable household insurance when the current arrangements come to an end next year....
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people to pay attention to their safety at home during the current adverse weather conditions.
The Service continues to respond to emergency incidents as usual despite the challenging conditions. However, due to some roads being blocked or difficult to pass, it may take longer for appliances to attend certain locations.
Residents are reminded to pay attention to their safety during these challenging times by following this advice:
Police and Fire officers attended the scene of a large wall that collapsed in St Davids, Exeter. A 30-foot section of a wall 20-30 feet high came down onto the pavement and road at around 8pm yesterday evening (Thursday 22nd November).
The Fire Brigade made a thorough check with thermal imaging cameras before ascertaining that nobody had been caught under the rubble. Due to concerns that further sections of the wall may collapse officers offered alternative accommodation to approximately 40 elderly and vulnerable residents from 36 flats. The road remains closed at Iron...
These dramatic photos of Dawlish taken at 1.30pm today show that some trains were still able to battle with the elelments along the trainline that sweeps along the entire seafront and beach.
Currently Stagecoach is reporting disruptions on the following services:
Service 57 Cannot currently serve Topsham therefore it is diverting via Clyst st Mary to Sandy Gate Roundabout and onto the by-pass to Countess Wear Roundabout and then into Exeter. Passengers wishing to travel to Topsham will need to transfer onto Service T at Countess Wear roundabout.
Service 1 Going direct from Pinhoe to Cullompton along the M5, then can serve Willand, Halberton & Uffculme but cannot currently serve either Bradninch or Sampford Peverall
Unsettled weather continues in the South West with further bands of heavy rain and strong winds possibly leading to further flooding over the next four days, the Environment Agency warned today.
Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground could lead to river flooding, and strong winds could worsen surface water flooding, as wind-blown leaves and debris block water drainage. It is possible that up to 60 mm could fall on top of the rain that has fallen over the last few days.
But even smaller amounts of rain could increase the risk of...
Heavy rain and flooding overnight in Devon has cut off some villages, closed roads and disrupted rail services. And things are set to get worse with further rain and wind forecast.
East Devon has been worst hit. Drivers commuting to Exeter from Exmouth continue to face long delays, and drivers are experiencing severe problems with surface water. If your journey is not essential, please avoid using your car until the situation eases up.
Currently Sidford Primary School, Sidmouth Primary School and Hemeock are closed due to difficulty in getting staff in and...
A number of flood alerts are in place across Devon, following a Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain. The Rivers Exe, Otter, Sid, Clyst, Culm, Creedy, Little Dart, Teign, Bovey, Lemon and Exmouth area could all be affected. The Environment Agency says low lying land and roads are most likely to be hit first, and some travel disruption is expected on Thursday morning with treacherous road conditions. Floodline is available for the latest information on 0845 988 1188.
