Flooding can happen at any time of year. Here are few simple actions to help you stay informed and prepared.
Dear Resident,
Be flood aware this winter
Flooding can happen at any time of year. While we cannot predict exactly what this winter will bring, taking a few simple actions now can help you stay informed and prepared.
The Environment Agency is here to help. We monitor rainfall, river and sea levels 24 hours a day, issue flood warnings, maintain flood defences and work closely with local partners to support communities before, during and after flooding.
Get flood warnings
You are receiving this letter because your property is located within an Environment Agency
Flood Warning Area.
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free Flood Warning Service, the simplest way to stay informed if flooding is expected in your area.
You can receive flood warnings by phone, text message or email, giving you valuable time to take action.
Already registered? Please check your contact details are up to date.
Sign up for free flood warnings
Flood information and advice
Flood warnings are an important first step. There are also other ways to help reduce the impacts of flooding.
• Create a personal flood plan
• Explore property flood resilience measures that can help protect your home
• Check river and rainfall levels in your area
• Check your home or business insurance covers flood risk
• Find out about local Flood Warden schemes and community support
More information is available at www.gov.uk/flood
Being flood aware does not mean flooding will occur. It simply means knowing where to find information if conditions change.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. By staying informed, you can help make your community more resilient to flooding.
Yours faithfully, Environment Agency Email
emdenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Customer enquiries
08708 506 506 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
Floodline (24 hours)
For the latest flood information and warnings
0345 988 1188
Incident hotline (24 hours)
To report flooding or environmental incidents
0800 80 70 60
Report a river blockage
www.gov.uk/report-river-blockage