{"id":40582,"date":"2020-02-18T12:50:06","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T12:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=40582"},"modified":"2020-02-18T12:50:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T12:50:06","slug":"storm-dennis-race-to-clean-up-as-more-rain-is-on-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/18\/storm-dennis-race-to-clean-up-as-more-rain-is-on-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm Dennis: Race to clean up as more rain is on way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your latest updates on travel, weather and the mopping-up operation<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/top-image-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A multi-agency clean up operation is currently in place in the aftermath of storm Dennis. Photo credit: Cardiff Council.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A HUGE clean-up operation is taking place following the record-breaking river levels and severe flooding brought by Storm Dennis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s a race against time before further heavy rain arrives tomorrow when the Met Office predicts up to 60mm of water could fall in South Wales over 24 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This page will be updated throughout the day with the latest news on weather, clean-up operations, travel and donations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weather<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Storm Dennis brought record levels of rain to South Wales, with 157.6mm measured at a Natural Resources Wales site in Crai Resr, Powys between Saturday and Monday morning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Heavy and blustery showers are set to develop today (Tuesday).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Heavy and blustery showers will develop today, especially on this line crossing from west to east across England and Wales this afternoon <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z6uJX3oQv8\">pic.twitter.com\/z6uJX3oQv8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Met Office (@metoffice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/metoffice\/status\/1229629461559156736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Further rain is set to arrive on Wednesday evening and move through Thursday, bringing prolonged and heavy downpours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Two Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place for rain in southern and north-west Wales for Wednesday and Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Two severe warnings are still in place for the River Wye at Monmouth meaning there is a danger to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>There are currently 15 flood alerts in place across Wales.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Natural Resources Wales provide regular updates on flood alerts currently in place and a <a href=\"http:\/\/-https\/naturalresources.wales\/evidence-and-data\/maps\/check-river-levels\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tool to check river levels<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean-up<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Emergency service teams, local authorities, local health boards and volunteers are all coordinating in the clean up process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A multi-agency clean-up operation is currently underway in South Wales after a major incident was declared by South Wales Police on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Assistant Chief Constable, Jennifer Gilmer, said: I would like to reassure the public who have been affected that we are doing everything we can, and will continue to work tirelessly until all risks dissipate.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Emergency services teams, local authorities, local health boards and organisations such as National Resources Wales are all coordinating to secure the safety of people and infrastructure, and to minimise disruption.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Council Leader Andrew&nbsp;Morgan\u2019s response to the emergency has been to establish a recovery board and release \u00a31 million from the Council\u2019s General Fund Reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rctcbc.gov.uk\/EN\/Newsroom\/PressReleases\/2020\/February\/CouncilLeaderestablishesrecoveryboardtorespondtoStormDennis.aspx?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&amp;utm_content=Storm+Dennis\">statement<\/a>, Coun Morgan said: \u201cOur attention will now turn to recovery, supporting businesses and residents across the County, along with repairing the damage caused by this major weather incident.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are keen to hear from residents affected by flooding so that we can assess the impact of Storm Dennis &#8211; to effectively plan our support arrangements for communities in the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p>South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) received over 1,300 calls over the weekend to carry out life rescues, property evacuations and other flooding concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson for SWFRS said: \u201cWe understand the disruption has been significant and there will be many people who are left dealing with the aftermath of what has been a devastating storm.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a Service we are humbled and overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and support displayed by our communities to both our firefighters and the wider community as a whole.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/image-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/image-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Storm Dennis has caused significant travel disruptions. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The Met Office advises motorists to take care when travelling &#8211; choose main roads, be wary of slippery road surfaces, avoid journeys until heavy downpours have cleared and \u201cif it\u2019s time for your wipers, it\u2019s time to slow down.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Motorists should never drive down a flooded road. 12 inches of water can float a car and an egg-cupful of water can severely damage a car\u2019s engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udca7 \ud83d\ude98 Do not walk or drive through flood water \u2013 six inches of fast flowing water is enough to knock you over, and two feet of water can float a car. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gwentpolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@gwentpolice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SWFireandRescue?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SWFireandRescue<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WelshAmbulance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WelshAmbulance<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MonmouthshireCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MonmouthshireCC<\/a> @DwrCymr <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fflooddennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fflooddennis<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/staysafe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#staysafe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales (@NatResWales) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NatResWales\/status\/1229623242375286784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;South Wales Police advise motorists to check their travel route before setting off and to allow extra time for journeys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Conditions remain difficult across many areas of South Wales this morning. <br><br>if you are travelling check your route before setting out and allow more time for your journey. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/slowdown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#slowdown<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThankYou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThankYou<\/a> ^sf <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OSorKumDJ3\">pic.twitter.com\/OSorKumDJ3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; South Wales Police (@swpolice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swpolice\/status\/1229308571113926658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 17, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Full updates on roads, buses and trains can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/18\/storm-dennis-transport-improving-but-alerts-remain\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donations<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/243935576608438\/?multi_permalinks=244452099890119&amp;notif_id=1581941562369807&amp;notif_t=group_highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community Facebook group<\/a> with almost 3,000 members has been set up by Heath-based Natalie Pascoe, 36, and Rebecca Jayne Crossley, 39.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Drop-off donation points include Llanishen Rugby Club, Llandaff North Christian Centre and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/18\/storm-dennis-taffs-well-victims-humbled-by-community-spirit\/\">Taffs Well Rugby Club<\/a>. A full list of drop-off points have can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10215288891046017&amp;set=gm.244489516553044&amp;type=3&amp;theater&amp;ifg=1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Mrs Pascoe said generosity had been \u201cabsolutely phenomenal\u201d with donations such as furniture, clothes and cleaning products.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, this morning, Mrs Pascoe put out an urgent appeal for donations of food.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Mrs Pascoe was helping coordinate donations at Maes y Coed Community Centre yesterday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m ruined after today. It was absolutely mental up there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt got so overwhelming that at one point we physically couldn\u2019t get any more stuff in the building \u2013 and it\u2019s quite a big building,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Refuse collection and recycling <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Rhonda Cynon Taf Council has advised residents to follow the normal system of putting rubbish out on the usual days, but warns clean-up operations may cause delays.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our recycling and refuse collections continue this week and we ask our residents to put out their items on their allocated days. But please bear with us as there may be delays in getting to you this week as a massive clean-up operation is underway across our County Borough<\/p>&mdash; RCT Council (@RCTCouncil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RCTCouncil\/status\/1229708459676983297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas and electricity <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Residents are advised to contact their supplier directly if you have any concerns about flooding affecting your gas, electricity, water or sewage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Wales and West Utilities have offered the following advice, should your home be at risk of flooding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0 \u26a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormDennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormDennis<\/a> is hitting south Wales with more rainfall expected throughout the day. Please stay safe.<br> <br>\ud83d\udcf1The gas network is safe and reliable, even in the worst of weather, but if you smell gas at any time, call us immediately on 0800 111 999. 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