Authorities stand by in response to weather warning

In response to the Met Office's early warning of potential severe weather  tonight (Monday) and tomorrow morning, North East Lincolnshire Council's emergency control team met this afternoon to put operational controls in place to deal with anything that might happen as a result.

The council is also working with other regional agencies including Humber Fire and Rescue, Humberside Police, the Environment Agency and Anglian Water, to ensure the appropriate level of response is maintained should any flooding occur.

Ray Oxby, head of environmental services at the council, said: "As a precautionary measure the council is taking a proactive approach to the situation and ensuring staff are ready to respond."

Residents are advised to check the council's website regularly for updates, the Environment Agency's website www.environment-agency.gov.uk, and to listen to BBC Radio Humberside.