It’s Flood Action Week!

The Environment Agency

It’s Flood Action Week!

Is your home at risk of flooding?

· Over 5 million homes and businesses in England are at risk of flooding Is yours one of them?

· The average cost of flood damage to a home is £30,000, and the mental health impacts are long lasting

· You could be out of your home for an average of 5 months.

· Crucially taking steps to prepare for flooding can reduce the damage to your home and possessions by around 40%.

With winter fast approaching, now is the ideal time to check if you’re at risk of flooding: www.gov.uk/check-flooding

 

How can you prepare?

· Sign up for warnings at www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

· Create a flood plan www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding

· Find out how to protect your property here nationalfloodforum.org.uk

· Check your insurance to see if you are covered

· Have a flood kit of essential items at home

· For help and advice call Floodline free on 0345 988 1188.

Help make a difference in your community and help in times of flooding – sign up to become a volunteer Flood Warden: https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/flood-wardens

5 things to do during Flood Action Week
Check out the 5 things you can do this #FloodActionWeek to be better prepared for a flood.

Knowing just one action to take during a flood can reduce the effects on your home and family, and even save a life.
Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now. 
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police car lightFollow advice from the emergency services.