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SEPA strengthen commitment to equality with new Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based violence policy
02 September 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have developed a new Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based Violence Policy, the latest in a series of progressive people policies aimed at supporting fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace for all colleagues.
Flooding Outlook: Thursday 22nd August
22 August 2024
Following wet and windy conditions, a number of regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings remain in place. Unsettled conditions continue across Scotland over the coming days with the potential for flooding issues to continue through Thursday and into the weekend.
Storm Ashley: Coastal flood impacts expected, with key focus on Western Isles, Orkney and the west coast
19 October 2024
Storm Ashley will bring high winds and heavy rain across Scotland throughout Sunday, and into Monday, with coastal flooding expected due to a combination of high tides and large waves. Some Regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings are in place but many more are expected to be issued over the weekend.
Storm Ashley: SEPA warn of Sunday storm surge across coastal areas
20 October 2024
Regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings are in place as Storm Ashley brings high winds and heavy rain across Scotland tonight and tomorrow. The combination of high tides, storm surge and large waves means coastal flooding is expected across the Western Isles, Orkney and along the west coast.
Flooding impacts expected as Storm Ashley arrives
18 October 2024
Storm Ashley will bring high winds and heavy rain across Scotland over this weekend, with coastal flooding expected due to a combination of high tides and large waves. Regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings are in place. Further local Flood Warnings are expected to be issued over the weekend.
SEPA working with Scottish businesses to prepare for water scarcity this summer
02 May 2023
A repeat of the water shortages faced by businesses last year can't be ruled out as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions in SEPA's first water scarcity report.