This week is #FloodActionWeek .
We have had more than our fair share of flooding here in the Ribble Valley, so if you live in one of the more at risk areas please take note of the advice from the Environment Agency and #PrepareActSurvive
Further information below 👇👇👇
⚠️ It's Flood Action Week this week, one of the most important awareness weeks in our calendar 📆 With the storms we have had and now going into the Winter season, it is essential to remind ourselves of flood preparedness information 👍🏼 #FloodActionWeek #PrepareActSurvive
Day 5 #30days30waysUK #PreparednessMonth #FloodAware #FloodReady #PrepareActSurvive
Would you know what to do if a flood was forecast in your area? By knowing just one action to take in a flood you can reduce the damage to your home and loved ones.
Do you know your household flood risk? 🏡 It's really important to check the risk of flooding to your home so you and your family are prepared 👍🏼 Find out which sites you can check 🌐 #FloodActionWeek #PrepareActSurvive
It's #FloodActionWeek - Did you know? Taking just ONE action to prepare for flooding, can significantly reduce the impacts on you and your family. Find out what you can do here.. gov.uk/prepare-for-fl… #PrepareActSurvive
Timelapse walk of the 1/2 kilometre length of temporary #flood barriers along #Ironbridge wharf #Shropshire
A rather impressive bit of work from Env Agency Midlands operations #TeamEA and partners Telford & Wrekin Council reducing flood #risk #PrepareActSurvive
In the event of a flood, an emergency flood kit or grab bag will be your lifeline 🆘 These kits contain everything you and your household may need to survive inside or outside of your house for a few days 🏡 Learn what you should pack 🎒 #FloodActionWeek #PrepareActSurvive
Flood water can contain hidden dangers such as lifted manhole covers, sharp objects, sewage and chemicals.
Don’t walk through #flood water, it’s not worth the risk.
Check your flood risk at: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-war…
#PrepareActSurvive #StormBabet
⚠️ More than 280 flood warnings and 3 severe flood warnings are now in place in across England⚠️
Take extreme care.
Sign up for #flood warnings: gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl…
#PrepareActSurvive #StormBabet
Due to heavy rain caused by #StormBabet , there are now over 300 flood warnings in place in England.
Do you know what to do in a #flood ?
Sign up for flood warnings: gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl…
#PrepareActSurvive
Just one eggcup of water can wreck your engine.
Don’t be tempted to drive through #flood water.
Check your flood risk before you travel: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/?utm_campaign=…
#StormBabet #PrepareActSurvive
Across South Yorkshire we’ve seen flooding very recently. Here are just a few photos of the impacts across our region.
Our thoughts are with those affected.
#FloodActionWeek #prepareactsurvive
Photos
1: Eddy Allen
2: Friends of the Porter Valley
3: Josh Rogan
When driving during wet weather:
⌚️Allow plenty of time for journeys
🚘Be extra careful - leave more space than normal between you and the car in front
🧐If in doubt, find another route
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Flood warnings are still in place in the Midlands and the south coast of England.
Do you know what to do in a flood?
Sign up for flood warnings: gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl…
#PrepareActSurvive
While the situation is improving, some flood warnings are still in place in the Midlands, North East and East of England.
Make sure you know what to do in the event of a #flood .
Sign up for flood warnings: gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl…
#PrepareActSurvive #StormBabet
Did you know over 40% of people in North East Lincolnshire Area are at risk of tidal flooding from the #Humber ! Are you prepared? find out what you can do to be more resilient. gov.uk/prepare-for-fl… #Humber 2100 North East Lincolnshire Council #PrepareActSurvive
A flood warning has been issued for the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge, Garstang & there are a number of flood alerts in place across the North West.
Take extreme care & make sure you know how to respond.
Visit check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/what-to-do-in-… to find out how to #PrepareActSurvive
Climate Change will make flooding more regular. Knowing just one action to take in a flood can reduce the impact on your home and family #PrepareActSurvive
👉 check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/plan-ahead-for…
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