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Shropshire Fire Service have received a higher than normal demand for services due to the severe weather conditions. Multiple calls have included dangerous structures, road traffic collision, vehicles in water and flooding affecting electrics. Due to the demand Shropshire Fire and Rescue have been in a resilience state due to the amount of appliances deployed to support communities and partners across the county. Fire control have had to recall extra resources to cope with level of demand and number of calls in to the emergency control room. Where members of the public identify fallen trees and/or power lines down, unless there is a threat to life, please contact utility companies or local authority out of hours for the area concerned. Please avoid flood water and travelling unless absolutely necessary due to the on going storm and the expectations that it will continue through the weekend. Please check on any elderly and vunerable neighbours or family members to ensure they are safe and well.