flood alert

[ACE]

Due to all the recent flooding and the promise of more to come, the government has decided to evacuate all the good looking and clever people to higher ground. So I have just signed on to say goodbye and hope that you can all f*#king swim.

You've been had! Higher ground is where the lightning strikes!

[BNM]

About us


We are the Environment Agency. It's our job to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and for future generations.

" New Revised Strategy "

Head for the High Ground !


But for some, the recent stormy conditions brought good news as surfers off Penzance were treated to 50ft waves .

I guess every cloud has a silver lining .

[BNM]

More gales and rain on the way



Howard Davidson, regional director for the Environment Agency's southern region said: 'It has certainly been very wet across the region today and there is more bad weather yet to come. We would urge anyone who lives in a flood risk area to keep up-to-date on the latest flood warnings in force. If a flood warning is issued for where you live, prepare for flooding.

During a flood

What to do if a flood happens
"I clung on to a mobile chalet but an elderly lady could not hold on and was starting to get swept away. My husband and I grabbed hold of her and pulled her back. We managed to get into the chalet but the water was rising all the time."
What to do When you Hear a Flood Warning

• Listen out for warnings on radio and TV and phone Floodline on 0845 988 1188 for more information.
• Move pets, vehicles, valuables and other items to safety.
• Alert your neighbours, particularly the elderly.
• Put sandbags or flood boards in place - but make sure your property is ventilated. Plug sinks/baths.
• Be ready to turn off gas and electricity (get help if needed). Unplug electrical items and move them upstairs if possible.
• Co-operate with emergency services and local authorities - you may be evacuated to a rest centre.
• Do as much as you can in daylight. Doing anything in the dark will be a lot harder, especially if the electricity fails.

Stay Safe in a Flood

• Do not be tempted to go and watch the waves come in – they are dangerous and you will be putting yourself at risk.
• Listen to the local news and to the emergency services who will advise if evacuation is necessary and check on elderly relatives and make sure they are ok.
• Floods can kill. Don't try to walk or drive through floodwater - six inches of fast flowing water can knock you over and two feet of water will float your car. Manhole covers may have come off and there may be other hazards you can’t see.
• Never try to swim through fast flowing water - you may get swept away or be struck by an object in the water.
• Don't walk on sea defences, riverbanks or cross river bridges if possible - they may collapse in extreme situations or you may be swept off by large waves. Beware of stones and pebbles being thrown up by waves.