Army drafted in to assist evacuations from flooded homes in Skenhanagh
Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Army has been tasked to assist in the evacuation of a number of families from their flooded homes in the Skehanagh area of Ardrahan.
The evacuation effort concerns five families in three locations where flood waters are now up to 500 millimetres in depth, with some fast flowing in places.The Army was tasked at lunchtime today and will assist with four wheel drives and other high axil vehicles.Meanwhile, speaking at a special meeting in County Hall today, Councillor Peter Feeney said the council needs a comprehensive plan to deal with flooding.