In the interest of safety Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is urging the public to be mindful when travelling or visiting any of the areas impacted by flooding, as the emergency response continues across the Borough.
The public are being advised to stay away from flood defences, flooded areas and watercourses as these areas remain unsafe, take notice of cordons and signage, and use paths and trails that are accessible.
Commenting on the ongoing situation the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council said:
“This is a deeply distressing time for many of our residents and businesses, with unprecedented flooding impacting large parts of the Borough. I want to assure everyone impacted that the Council is doing everything possible to assist with the emergency response.
“Council Officers have been working through the night and continuously over the past few days as part of the multiagency response to the flooding situation, assisting elected members, the Department for Infrastructure, PSNI, and the Trust. Council vehicles and officers are supporting drainage agencies in the prioritised deployment of sandbags and are being directed to those areas of immediate need.”
Householders are advised that the Emergency Payment scheme for flooding is now active. Residents who have suffered severe impact can claim a £1,000 payment, to avail of this support and assistance you must report the incident to the Floodline on 0300 2000 100 or contact the council by email at
Business support for non-domestic and commercial properties is available through a rate relief scheme, more information on how to access this support is available here: www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon/servicedisruption
At this time the Council is continuing to advise the public and businesses that all flood and sandbag enquiries should continue to be directed to the Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100.
Further information and advice can be found here: https://nidirect.gov.uk/rain or stay up to date with all the latest information here: www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon/servicedisruption
