COASTGUARDS EVACUATING FLOODED RESIDENTS
Coastguard rescue teams have been involved in flood prevention and evacuation of residents in Braunton, Devon .
Flooding has caused problems in Braunton, Devon after the heavy rain caused the river to burst its banks. Coastguard rescue teams from Croyde, Instow and Ilfracombe have been distributing sand bags for protection of threatened property and evacuating the residents of house boats on the river at near by Velator Quay.
As the wet weather is forecast to continue, coastguard officers from neighbouring teams are on stand by to be sent on scene this evening to continue to support Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue and local authorities.
Flood warnings can be checked at www.environment-agency.gov.uk