Hertfordshire County Council’s Highways teams and Fire and Rescue service have been busy responding to over 500 reports of flooding and fallen branches, following heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Darragh.
Hemel Hempstead and Watford were worst hit by strong winds, with heavy rain mainly causing problems in Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage and Hitchin.
Cllr Phil Bibby, executive member for highways at Hertfordshire County Council, said: “Our teams on the ground have responded brilliantly to the challenges this weekend’s wet and windy weather has thrown at us. They have been working round the clock responding to calls to help keep Hertfordshire moving.
“I’d like to thank residents for promptly reporting issues to us over the past few days and for their ongoing patience as we continue to respond. This is a timely opportunity for us to remind them of the risks of weather like this and the precautionary steps they can take to protect their own property and stay safe and well as they move around the county.”
To report fallen trees or branches or flooded roads, paths or cycleways go to www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/faultreporting and to find out steps you can take to protect your own property take a look at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/floodprotect
How to keep yourself safe and informed in wet weather:
• Take care when driving in wet weather
• Leave plenty of time to get to your destination and plan ahead
• Don’t walk, cycle or drive through flood water
• Please check on vulnerable or older neighbours and family
• Follow @Herts_Highways on X for information on road closures across the county.
• Keep an eye on individual school communications channels about any impact of the wet weather on school buildings.
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