Fire crews in action at Ross flooding incidents
FIREFIGHTERS have been dealing with a range of flooding incidents across the Highlands today (Thursday), including several in Ross-shire.
At 9.05am firefighters from Inverness were called to deal with flooding on Main Road, Inchberry, Drumchardine. Crews pumped water from the road as a tow truck pulled cars from flood water.
Then at 9.30am crews responded to reports that flood water was threatening property in Wardlaw Road, Kirkhill. The water did enter several properties and firefighters used Honda pumps to remove water from homes.
At 9.36am firefighters were called to help manually remove water from an elderly person’s home at Bruichnain, Delmore, Inverness, and at 9.38am crews from Fortrose responded to reports of flooding at Burnside Garage in Avoch. Firefighters used a Honda pump and seven lines of hose to pump flood water out.
Firefighters have also been busy in Lochaber, helping pump water using Honda pumps from properties in Strontian.
Crews have also been helping relieve flood water in Marybank near Muir of Ord and in Manse Road in Tain.
Control staff in Inverness have handled a steady stream of flooding related calls since 9am.
Those calls are still coming in as a combination of rain and snow melt continues to affect the Highland area.
Group manager Phil Green said: "I would like to acknowledge the hard of our crews and multi-agency partners who have been providing a co-ordinated response to a number of flooding incidents throughout the Highland area.
"With heavy rain now following the substantial snowfall of the last few days I would like to remind people of the increased risk that flooding brings and offer the following safety tips:
• If your home becomes flooded, make sure all electrical circuits are fully dried out and checked by an electrical engineer before switching back on
• Do not attempt to walk through flooded areas as even shallow water moving fast can sweep you off your feet and there may be hidden dangers such as open drains, damaged road surfaces or submerged debris
• You can keep up to date regarding flooding and warnings in your local area by visiting www.floodlinescotland.org.uk.
