Environment Agency raising flood risk awareness in Forest of Dean
Environment Agency officers will be talking to residents in Lydney and Cinderford about the steps they can take to prepare for flash flooding.
Environment Agency officers are visiting communities in the Forest of Dean to raise awareness of the risk of flash flooding and supporting residents to know what to do in the event of a flash flood.听听
In partnership with 皇冠体育app Forest of Dean District Council, the Environment Agency will be visiting properties in Cinderford on 4 April and Lydney on 9 April to share information with residents about what they can do to prepare for flash flooding.聽
Some properties in the Lydney and Cinderford Communities are in Rapid Response Catchments which means rivers are very responsive to heavy rainfall and can cause flash flooding even before flood warnings are issued.听听
Carole Hender, Flood Resilience Engagement Advisor for the Environment Agency in the west Midlands said: 聽
鈥淔lash flooding is dangerous and can happen very quickly. 皇冠体育app effects of flooding can be devastating and knowing what to do in a flood can significantly reduce the risk to life, property and possessions.听听
鈥淲e are visiting Lydney and Cinderford to speak to residents about how to be prepared and what they can do to stay safe if they are impacted by flooding.鈥澛�
A Forest of Dean District Council spokesperson added: 聽
鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to be able to help our at-risk communities affected by rapid response catchment flooding in the Forest of Dean. We鈥檒l be working with the Environment Agency to ensure that people in these areas know how to prepare for flooding, and if it does occur, what to do and who to contact about different issues.聽
鈥溁使谔逵齛pp door-knocking events with the Environment Agency will be a great opportunity for affected residents to learn more about the help available. In the meantime, for those looking for more information, please check out the Council鈥檚 newly updated , which outlines the responsibilities of the various agencies and the support for those affected.鈥澛犅�
Find out if you鈥檙e at risk of flooding by checking your postcode on the government鈥檚 .听听
You can sign up for . 皇冠体育appse warn of the risk of flooding from rivers, the sea and groundwater. You鈥檒l be alerted by phone, email or text when flooding is expected.听听
皇冠体育app best way to protect yourself from flooding is to know what to do in advance 鈥� download and save a simple so you鈥檒l know what to do when there鈥檚 a flood warning in your area.听听
If you are flooded, call 999 if in immediate danger and follow advice from emergency services.