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Stonehaven gets Sepa flood warning system | Stonehaven gets Sepa flood warning system |
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A new warning system to alert Stonehaven residents to flooding dangers has been launched. | |
Dozens of homes were evacuated, and properties damaged, after the River Carron burst its banks in December of last year. | Dozens of homes were evacuated, and properties damaged, after the River Carron burst its banks in December of last year. |
The new system will be operated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. | The new system will be operated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. |
The system takes data from a variety of sources, including Met Office forecasts and water level information. | The system takes data from a variety of sources, including Met Office forecasts and water level information. |
The aim is that those who sign up to receive alerts will have extra time to take measures to protect themselves. | The aim is that those who sign up to receive alerts will have extra time to take measures to protect themselves. |
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