With the weather forecast remaining uncertain and with the water tables high, Island Roads is reminding residents what they can do to help reduce the risk of flooding.
This week’s flooding has been caused in the main by the ‘perfect storm’ of exceptionally high rainfall coupled with high tides.
While in these circumstances, a degree of flooding is, unfortunately, to be expected, landowners are reminded of the need to keep watercourses and drainage ditches within their land well maintained and clear of debris.
This is particularly so following the recent flooding where debris will have been deposited within these ditches and watercourses.
Debris that ends up the highway can also quickly block drains and culverts which can increase the likelihood of highway flooding.
Homeowners in areas prone to flooding are also being urged to take steps to protect their properties from floodwater.
While sandbags are made available at strategic locations in the events of flooding, the council does not have a statutory duty to provide residents with sandbags during a flooding incident.
It is the homeowner’s or landlord’s responsibility to protect their property and they should not rely on the limited number made available in emergencies as supplies will simply be outstripped by demand in extreme flooding events.
Dave Wallis, Island Roads operations and maintenance manager, said:
“With the water table remaining high and the prospect of further rain during the coming days, there remains a risk of further flooding – particularly around high tides.
“It really is important that people do what they can to reduce the risk of floodwater entering the highway network.
"This includes ensuring watercourses within their land are free flowing and clear of debris and also that drainage ditches are well-maintained and working at optimum capacity.”
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