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New flood alert system as locals urged to sign up to free Ayrshire service

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People living, working, and travelling in areas at risk of flooding in Ayrshire are being urged to sign up for free local flood warnings through Floodline.

This is a service operated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the aim is to better prepare the public for extreme weather events.In recent weeks storms in the UK such as Dudley, Eunice and Franklin brought with them torrential rain and caused damage, cancellations to public transport and a host of other disruption.Receiving advance notice of flooding allows communities and businesses more time to act and reduce the risk of damage and disruption.This may involve deploying flood protection products, moving vehicles from at risk areas and changing plans.Anyone signed up to Floodline will receive an automated message to a landline or mobile, via text or phone call, when flooding is expected to occur.Multiple phone numbers can be included within one account to ensure the message reaches all who need it and can also be received for more than one area.

Around 1,350 homes were sent postcards last month with information on two flood warning schemes for the Ayr and Annick Waters.

The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.These schemes were developed by SEPA in partnership with South and North Ayrshire Councils and prioritised under the Flood Risk Management planning process introduced by the Flood Risk

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