Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service issues major warning as crews attend flooding incidents across county

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service has issued a warning to residents as crews attend a number of flooding incidents across the county.

The service is urging people to take care and follow safety advice, warning against driving or walking through flood water. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said: “Please don't drive through flood water even if you think it isn't that deep.”

Residents who are concerned about their properties are advised to turn off electrics and, where possible, move items to a higher level or second floor. The fire service also warned people not to walk through flooded areas.

“Do not walk through a flooded area, the flood water can be more powerful than you think,” it said.

People are also being urged to keep up to date with travel and safety advice as flooding continues to affect areas across the county.

Residents can check whether their area is affected by flooding through the government’s flood information service: https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding