\r\nCouncillor Roger Croad, our Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Equality said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t
\u201cThis additional funding over the next two financial years is welcome.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, it comes off the back of further flooding last year where some householders experienced water of more than a metre deep in their homes which caused significant distress, disruption and damage. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, we are committed to help protect people\u2019s properties and without our interventions through previous Flood Risk Management Action Plans the damage would have been more widespread and significantly worse.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cOur prioritised approach to flood risk management and collaborative working with other Risk Management Authorities is successfully reducing flood risk to some of the most vulnerable areas in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ongoing threat and in many cases the reality of flooding highlights the need to continue investing and support of those communities most at risk.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cWe are committed to implementing measures to reduce flood risk to communities across Devon and we will continue to work to maximise funding to make a real difference to our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n
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