Flooding
Latest Situation
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10 March 2008 - Due to a combination of high tides and
high winds there is an increased risk of flooding along many parts of the
UK coastline. You are advised to remain vigilant and check local flood
warnings and weather forecasts.
Information and Guidance for the Public:
Travel Advice
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National Rail [External website] - Travel
Disruption listed by Train Operating Companies
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Highways
Agency [External website] - Travel Information
for Road Users
Advice from the Environment Agency – When you hear a flood warning...
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Listen out for warnings on radio and TV and phone Floodline on
0845 988 1188 for more information.
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Move pets, vehicles, valuables and other items to safety.
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Alert your neighbours, particularly the elderly.
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Put sandbags or flood boards in place - but make sure your property is
ventilated.
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Plug sinks/baths and put a sandbag in the toilet bowl to prevent
backflow.
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Be ready to turn off gas and electricity (get help if needed). Unplug
electrical items and move them upstairs if possible.
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Co-operate with emergency services and local authorities - you may be
evacuated to a rest centre.
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Do as much as you can in daylight. Doing anything in the dark will be a
lot harder, especially if the electricity fails.
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Government Planning and Response:
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The Pitt Review - Learning Lessons from the 2007 floods
- This review, which is being led by the Cabinet Office, will study the
emergency response to the floods in June and July 2007 and look at ways
to reduce the risk and impact of flooding in future. Sir Michael Pitt,
the independent chair overseeing the review, welcomes comments, ideas and
suggestions from all sections of the community regarding the review, as
well as feedback on the experiences of those affected by the floods. The Pitt Review -
Learning Lessons from the 2007 floods [External
website]
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The
Pitt Review: Learning lessons from the 2007 floods - Interim
Report
[External website]
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Environment
Secretary's Statement to Parliament - 23rd July
2007 [External website]
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The
Environment Agency [External website] is the lead
for flooding and drought in England and Wales, with the Scottish Environment Protection
Agency [External website].
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Defra:
What's New in Flood Management [External
website] all the latest news from Defra on
flood management.
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Environment Agency: Managing Flood Risk [External
website] with information on what makes a flood happen, managing
flood water, forecasting and warning, when a flood happens, and into the
future - climate change, new technology and training
Advice for Local Authorities, Businesses and Organisations
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Further Information
For more background information, go to the Severe
Weather and Flooding section of this site.
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