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Three battalions of up to 1,200 soldiers have been put on 24-hour standby by Prime Minister Theresa May to help if England suffers flooding this winter.
This year’s army involvement is in addition to a new 105 helpline for people hit by power cuts, and work with the energy sector to prevent outages.
The winter of 2015/2016 saw torrential rain affect thousands of families and businesses, especially across Cumbria and other parts of the north of England, resulting in criticism of the government.
The extent of flooding in Somerset in 2014 resulted in David Cameron drafting in troops to assist with flood relief operations.
Ben Gummer, the Cabinet Office minister, said: “We want to make sure that people across the UK keep safe, warm and healthy this winter. That is why we are working together to prepare for all that winter may bring, from providing flu vaccinations to specialist equipment and resources to deal with winter flooding. With the army standing by, we have the most comprehensive winter plan yet to keep people safe and the country moving.”
The announcement follows calls for an overhaul of flood management systems, led by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
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