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GEM Motoring Assist charity produces wet weather road safety video

The UK-based GEM Motoring Assist road safety charity has released a video version of its most frequently asked questions in a bid to help drivers stay safe when rain, spray and increasing levels of surface water create potential hazards on their journeys. The video comes as parts of the UK remain on flood alert after heavy rain and strong winds caused havoc earlier this month, particularly in the south of England. Environment Agency teams are still working around the clock monitoring water levels, clearing
January 15, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The UK-based 7566 GEM Motoring Assist road safety charity has released a video version of its most frequently asked questions in a bid to help drivers stay safe when rain, spray and increasing levels of surface water create potential hazards on their journeys.

The video comes as parts of the UK remain on flood alert after heavy rain and strong winds caused havoc earlier this month, particularly in the south of England. Environment Agency teams are still working around the clock monitoring water levels, clearing watercourses, and working with communities to flag up flood risk and how to minimise potential damage to their homes and businesses.

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