Guide to preparing & dealing with flooding

Villagers may be aware that following flooding earlier in the year, the Parish Council has been pressing KCC for action to try to prevent further incidents; this has included cleaning of drains & gullies, and the replacement of a gully and associated pipework at the top of Templeside. With the increased rainfall caused by Climate Change there may still be a risk of flooding; the link below provides some guidance as to how to prepare and actions to take should your property be at the risk of flooding.

According to the Environment Agency, over two million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs. At Gocompare, they have put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property - https://www.gocompare.com/household-tips/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage/ In extreme conditions you won't be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and to limit the damage that flood water does.