Storm Kathleen: Chichester MP Supports Emergency Services.

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:00

Following Storm Kathleen, which lashed the South Coast on Monday night, the MP for Chichester has been supporting those involved in the clean-up operation at Medmerry Holiday Park in Bracklesham.

Gillian Keegan says she has been in touch with Simon Moody, the Environment Agency's Area Director, and other partners to establish what is being done to help and what other resources they may need.

There was a major incident at Medmerry Holiday Park in Bracklesham; one person was taken to hospital, and 100 people were evacuated from caravans to Selsey’s Seal Bay Resort.

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