A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for Swanage Bay for 1st to 3rd March. As a precautionary measure, temporary flood defences are being deployed in The Square and by the Stone Quay. If you have any concerns, please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/travel-dorset/severe-weather
The Town Square has been closed, whilst the lower High Street will remain open to traffic until such time that flooding is imminent.
Business and property owners in the lower High Street may wish to take precautionary measures such as sandbagging doorways. Sandbags can be purchased in an emergency from Purbeck District Council, who can be contacted on Tel: 01929 556561.