A multi-agency Strategic Coordination Group that was set up to help combat the effects of the recent weather in Cumbria is back in action.
It was stood down yesterday (Wednesday), but it's officially back on stand-by ahead of more consistent rainfall which is expected to fall over the Christmas period.
Appleby is the principle area of concern and seven flood alerts have been issued across the county.
Whilst the rainfall is not likely to be near the amount that fell during Storm Desmond, it will again be falling on already saturated ground and is likely to cause surface water flooding on roads across the county.
Superintendent Justin Bibby, of Cumbria Constabulary, said: “The multi-agency Strategic coordination group has been set up and will work throughout the period to ensure that the areas that are expected to be disrupted are as protected and resilient as possible.
“Staff from all agencies are being prepared to respond to the expected disruption as required.
“I would urge those in the likely flood-affected areas to make sure they keep up to date with the weather conditions, road conditions and the Environment Agency’s latest advice as this is a dynamic and changing event.
“Advice to motorists is not to in any circumstance ignore road closure signs and continue on your journey. Also driving through flood water is extremely dangerous as you cannot determine the depth, please do not risk this.”