Charlton Emergency Flood Plan released
West Mercia Local Resilience Forum has released an updated version of the Charlton (Merry Brook) Rapid Response Catchment Community Plan.
The Merry Brook catchment is classed by the Environment Agency (EA) as a Rapid Response Catchment, from its source to the confluence with the River Avon. The classification reflects the flashy character of the brook and the threat it poses.
In the event of heavy and prolonged rainfall, the depth and speed of flood water will have the ability to destroy infrastructure, lift and carry vehicles away and pose a significant threat to life. A number of properties in the Village may be at risk of flooding, hence the development of the plan, which aims to provide a Community framework for the management of the risks identified by flooding:
? Property
? Highway Infrastructure
? Associated Health Risks
There is an automated flood gauge located on the Merry Brook as it goes under the B4084. Charlton residents can sign up to receive automated warning messages from the flood gauge by emailing:
floodresilience@environment- agency.gov.uk
stating “Charlton Gauge Sign Up” as the subject and including their name, address, email and/or telephone number. Alternatively residents may call 0203 0259742.
The full emergency plan can be downloaded at: