MORE than 50,000 extra homes and businesses in Yorkshire are to receive free flood warnings from the Environment Agency.

From the end of this month, 56,000 Yorkshire properties with a landline which are at high to medium risk of river or sea flooding but not currently registered with the Environment Agency will receive a free flood warning.

At present, 22,700 Yorkshire properties at risk of river or sea flooding are registered with the Environment Agency’s warning service.

The Environment Agency is sending letters out next week to all additional homes and businesses which are to be automatically signed up.

Subscribers can choose to opt out of this service but the Environment Agency is urging everyone to check its website for more information about preparing for the risk of flooding.