Local MP Works with Local Residents to Combat Tamworth Floods

Tamworth has suffered its own flooding problems and Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth, has been working with local farmers to mitigate the current effects and prevent future flooding where possible.

Mr Pincher said, “The floods across the country are devastating and Tamworth has also suffered its own bout of flooding, most recently in 2007 when Fazeley was flooded.  But farmland is especially vulnerable.  I have been working with local farmers to see how the current situation can be mitigated but also how to prevent further flooding.

“A number of charities are assisting the relief efforts as part of a wider organised response both for Tamworth and victims further south.  Local people have also been very generous in offering help and support to those afflicted by flooding.  This has become a disaster for thousands of people across the country and the Prime Minister has pledge millions to help those affected.”

The 4×4 charity allows people to volunteer their time (and vehicles) to assist access in hard to reach places.  They assisted locally delivering medicine during localised flooding and snow last year.  The British Red Cross has been on scene since the start of the flooding and the delivering food and supplied using specialist amphibian vehicles.

If you want to donate to the flood appeal for Somerset victims specifically you can contact Somerset Community Foundation or telephone 01749 344949.

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