The time to call the military is all about red tape and paperwork. But, as I said, I strongly suspect that the real cost of this will not be passed on as it is a great training exercise. The politicians will also see it as
PR. So the cost is, effectively, greatly reduced.
The Canal and River Trust estimated on Saturday that 105,000 cubic metres (23 million gallons) of water had been pumped out in 12 hours.An RAF Chinook helicopter put 400 tonnes of sandbags on the affected part of the dam on Friday - adding a further 70 on Saturday.
You can also see just how much they have lowered the level, remarkable.
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In one report about the residents who refuse to leave their homes prattle the classic "Health and Safety gone mad" It would be interesting to know what he would/will say if his house was swept away and his family with it ...