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Flooding misery a hammer blow to households and business

Carla Lockhart MP • Nov 01, 2023

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has spent today at homes and businesses impacted by flooding in the Portadown area, and has called for further support from statutory agencies to protect properties.

The DUP representative said:

 

“The extreme rainfall seen over recent days has caused misery to many homeowners and businesses in the Portadown area. We are seeing flooding that I have not witnessed in my political lifetime, and sadly the impact has been devastating for some residents and business owners.

 

Added to this are the major problems faced by drivers, with so many roads either impassable or heavily impacted by flooding. This has a huge impact on a range of essential services, particularly in rural areas.

 

I have been liaising with relevant agencies throughout the day, and it is worrying that it would seem that sandbags quantities are extremely low, with still many homes facing the threat of flooding. We have to ensure agencies are fully equipped to deal with these kind of weather occurrences, to protect homes and businesses in the future, because such occurrences are becoming more frequent. We must be prepared.

 

I would remind anyone affected to ensure they notify Floodline on 0300 2000 100, as this can help trigger any compensation that might be due. My office is also here to help and can be contacted on 02838 310088 or my mobile on 07833198008.”

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