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15 February 2022 |
Cumbria Local Resilience forum prepare ahead of Storm Dudley and Eunice |
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A multi-agency response is being prepared ahead of forecasted Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice which may impact the county this week. Cumbria Local Resilience Forum have held preparatory meetings to ensure that any response is coordinated to ensure communities can access any help and support they require. The Cumbria Local Resilience Forum are on standby to deal with an major incident if needed. Chair of the Local Resilience Forum Superintendent Matt Pearman from Cumbria Police said “The Cumbria Local Resilience Forum have been meeting to prepare ahead of Storm Dudley and Eunice. “All agencies are working together to ensure that our communities have access to the help and support they may require during the storms.
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