The Cumbrian council are beginning a programme of bridge inspection. They plan to inspect all 1800 bridges in Cumbria for safety and repair/rebuild all those that show signs of structural damage or failure.
Six bridges have already collapsed and officials believe Calva Bridge in Workington may be about to fall. In addition to the six that have already collapsed another six are closed.
The Highways Agency is to examine safety at bridges on most major trunk roads, while Department of Transport officials will work with the local authority on the remainder.
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency is to check the county's flood defences for damage.
United Utilities says 40 waste treatment works which have been put out of action should be in service within three days. Tap water is safe to drink, the firm says.
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