Severe weather forecast – be prepared #weatheraware

Dyfed-Powys Police is working closely with our partner agencies monitoring the heavy rainfall and flooding expected over the next few days. Plans and resources are in place should the need arise. In light of the warnings in place currently, we are urging the public to keep an eye on weather forecasts and take appropriate steps and precautions to minimise the impact of such weather and keep themselves and others safe. For information and advice on flooding follow this link http://naturalresources.wales/flooding/what-to-do-before-during-and-after-a-flood/?lang=en

It is anticipated our contact centre and control room may experience high levels of demand as the weather worsens, but if your query is not an emergency and relates to the weather please check weather forecasts in the media, on the internet and social media or if it’s travel and traffic advice you’re looking for go to the Traffic Wales website www.traffic-wales.com

In an emergency call 999.

Chief Superintendent Aled Davies said: “We are urging everyone to be aware and take sensible steps to keep themselves and others safe on the roads. There are already stretches of road throughout the force area that are either under water, or are very wet, making driving conditions dangerous. We are appealing to all motorists to heed road signs indicating a road is closed or flooded, as there have been examples this week where emergency services have been heavily committed, dealing with incidents where people have ignored these signs and got into difficulty in deep water. Please help keep yourself and emergency services staff safe by abiding with road signs, and listening to advice issued by agencies.”

Further advice and updates available by following us on Twitter @DyfedPowys