Storm Claudia: Council to supply sandbags this afternoon – as danger to life amber weather warning in place in Derbyshire

Amber Valley Borough Council has just announced pre-filled sandbags will be available for collection across five sites from 3pm.

The sites include Moorlands Road Recreation Ground in Ambergate, Duffield Library Car Park in Duffield, Danesby Rise Play Area in Denby, Bridge Street Car Park in Belper and Queen Street Recreation Ground in Langley Mill.

This comes as an amber weather warning is place in Derbyshire and flood alerts have been issued for various areas across the county.

A spokesperson for Amber Valley Borough Council said: “Flood alerts remain in place across Amber Valley, and as a precaution, our crews are preparing to drop pre-filled sandbags at five locations. We aim to have all sites supplied by 3pm.

“Residents are welcome to collect sandbags from these locations if needed.

“If you are near the Town Hall in Ripley, we also have empty sandbags available for collection until 4:30pm, which residents can fill with their own sand if needed.

"If lives are in danger or there is a risk of injury, contact the emergency services immediately by calling 999.

“Our teams are closely monitoring river levels locally, attending multi-agency meetings for the latest updates, and we will keep you informed if the situation changes.”

Further guidance on flood preparedness and available support in Amber Valley can be found at a dedicated web page.