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Cockermouth Flood Action Group received this detailed report on the severe weather warning from the Met Office regional advisor:
Let’s first deal with the winds today, the strongest of which will shortly exit stage east. Gusts of 50-60mph have been recorded, mainly
along the coast and over higher ground, much in line with expectations. Resulting impacts appear to have been relatively minimal.
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Below are the documents that were presented at the community information day on Friday 11 November and Saturday 12 November.
Current Proposals November 2011
Cockermouth Historic Flooding Outlines
Historic flooding in Cockermouth
Cockermouth flood risk management Plan (November 2011)
Cockermouth Flood Risk Management Q & A
The Environment Agency’s approach to River Maintenance
We have had several enquiries from people wishing to make a donation towards the Flood Defence Fund. If you would like to make a financial donation we would be delighted to see you at the Public Information Event on Friday 11th November between 10am and 7pm and Saturday 12th November between 10am and 5pm. The event is being held in ‘Bryson’s old shop’ on Cockermouth Main Street (next to the Black Bull pub). Alternatively please send cheques made payable to Cockermouth Flood Action Group to 61, Gote Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0JB. In anticipation of your generosity – THANK YOU!