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During the year 44 notifications of accidents were received, all of a
minor nature. In no instance was it found that the accident resulted from a
breach of the Act. 79 Notices were served upon occupiers of premises who
failed to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Public Health Inspectors
made a total of 2,186 visits.

Flooding Relief
During the evening of the Bank Holiday on the 27th August a heavy storm
seriously affected a number of properties in the Borough, causing the
surcharging of main sewers and the overflowing of road gullies and house
drains.
It was estimated that a storm of this intensity had not occurred for
25 years. About 30 streets were involved and many houses were flooded in the
basement or ground floor rooms to a depth of a few inches.
A number of basement rooms however were affected to a depth of more
than 3 feet when water gushed from roadways into front areas and poured through
windows. Many people had not returned from holiday outings when the storm broke
and reached home to find their rooms awash.
During the following days 98 complaints of defective roofs and damaged
ceilings were received and 90 requests for assistance in drying out soaked
bedding and carpets were made.
To assist in the dry-out of houses, commercial 'hot-air' blowers and a
dehumidifier were obtained on loan from firms specialising in this equipment
and following the dry-out process it was necessary to spray, disinfect and
deodorise the affected rooms, many of which had been contaminated with sewage
when drains overflowed.